Just looked this up, had no idea but it makes sense
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reddithalation@sopuli.xyz 2 years ago
i think that might be a suicide prevention measure, i remember something about blister packaging helping reduce suicide rates.
greatbarriergeek@lemmy.world 2 years ago
MaxVoltage@lemmy.world 2 years ago
😂 Bro its sad how so many doctors dont really consider most humans adults lol
Aermis@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Adults are the ones usually killing themselves by overdosing. Suicide is final, and survivors of botched attempts praise that they failed to kill themselves. It’s why men have a higher suicide rate, because their method is usually final. Having a packaging that hinders the process of suicide via overdosing is helpful to all involved.
downdaemon@lemmy.ml 2 years ago
i talked some shit above that that sounds more right, do you have any sources?
Reddfugee42@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Elaborate
cactusupyourbutt@lemmy.world 2 years ago
that still works if you put 20 in the same blister package
bluewing@lemm.ee 2 years ago
You will also often see such packaging used with in hospitals, group homes, and nursing homes. It helps to limit med errors for nurses and cnas and can allow some mentally handicapped people or elderly to have some control over their lives.
It’s not a common packaging you are going to get from a pharmacy unless specified for you by a doctor.