Harm Reduction Distribution of Active Chemical in Pills

[arthunter888]

What are the quality control standards regarding even/equal distribution of the active chemical throughout a single pill.

For example, if you were able to perfectly cut an Opana 40mg into 8 identical pieces, would each piece be guaranteed to contain 5mg of oxymorphone?

I'm guessing pills that have a 'score' mark down the center of the pill should be uniform in content, because the score mark is a way of saying "it's okay to cut this pill," right?? However what about pills with no score mark suck as Oxycontin, Ms-Contin, Opana ER and IR, Suboxone, etc. For the pharm-manufacturers, is equal distribution absolutely required, or is it recommended, or is there no standard at all with non-scored pills?

Any insight appreciated.

 

[BlueLightBeam]

No, some pills without score marks will have the drug unequally distributed throughout the pill.

 

[Sorce]

im pretty sure pills are homogenous

 

[Pegasus]

^Not necessarily unless there is a score or multiple scores. Many pills wiithout scores do turn out to be fairly uniform, but it is not required without the score.

 

[NeighborhoodThreat]

This is an interesting read regarding splitting tablets.