I have rheumatoid arthritis which makes it almost impossible for me to push the tablet through the blister pack. Considering what this medicine is for, it should be packaged in an easy open bottle!! Very poor design!!
Alendronate - Why is it packaged in a blister pack?
Question posted by Jogeebobo on 14 July 2017
Last updated on 30 March 2025 (8 weeks ago) by stanstr
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stanstr
30 March 2025
If you can't easily cut around the little paper/plastic card the pill comes in, one corner on the back peels up, leaving the remaining foil which is easy to push the pill through.
Stephen Treloar
17 July 2017
You can cut around the shape of the tablet on the flat foil side. A small sharp point gets through it with ease (my mom has similar problems).
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rheumatoid arthritis, alendronate, blister, medicine, tablet
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