The 4 Best Pill Cutters of 2024 (Reviews) - FindThisBest (2024)

AUVON Scissors-Shaped Pill Cutter

Equadose Pill Splitter

EZY DOSE Crush Pill, Vitamins, Tablets Crusher and Grinder, Storage Compartment, Large

"I purchased these scissors as I needed to split both scored and unscored pills. I found the box cutters to be fragile and unreliable, so I decided to give these a shot. Some of the pills are large, while others are small. The advantages include a sharp blade that requires minimal force, easy gripping of pills between the blades, and the pills always landing in my hand without scattering. However, the scissors are very sharp and could be dangerous for children, they don't always cut the pills evenly, and the finger holes might be too small for those with larger hands or fingers. Despite these drawbacks, I'm happy with the scissors' performance and would buy them again."

"I have some tiny, crumbly pills that need to be quartered, and these scissors manage them without any issues. The only downside is that you have to cut the pills individually and be careful not to pinch your fingers while holding small pills in place."

"I used to use a regular pill cutter, but the soft tablets would crumble because they're soft on the inside. However, these scissors make a clean cut down the middle without causing any crumbling. I'm delighted with this purchase. I'll continue to use my regular pill cutter for smaller pills, but these scissors will be my first choice for larger, oblong pills."

"This is the third pill cutter I've bought, and it's the first one that truly works well. It does take longer to use than the others, but it's also the only one that actually gets the job done. We have small candy-coated pills for our cat, and with cheaper razor-blade type cutters, the pill usually chips off the coating instead of cutting the pill, or it results in one large piece and one tiny piece. With this cutter, you do have to take the time to align the pill, which can be a bit tricky, but once you do, the double blade** effectively cuts the pill into two equal parts without a lot of chipping**. It's definitely worth it for me, and I'm eager to see how it holds up over time."

"I have a small Yorkie with heart disease who requires a lot of medication, many of which need to be cut. Before I found this device, splitting pills (some as small as a quarter) was a real hassle. This cutter splits pills cleanly and easily, without crushing them. I'm very happy with this purchase and feel it was worth the cost. Now I can prepare a week's worth of pills without the usual headache. I'm a satisfied customer!"

"While this pill splitter might seem pricey, it's worth it once you've had enough of the ineffective products sold at pharmacies and grocery stores. If you're tired of trying to piece together crumbled bits to get an accurate half or quarter dose of a pill, invest in this one. Unless your medication is made of metal, I suspect the cutting edge of this device will last a lifetime. Every pill we struggled to split with other devices came out perfectly with this one."

"I suffer from arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome in my hands and wrists, which makes the back-and-forth motion of traditional pill crushers challenging. However, this pill crusher's large size makes it much easier to use, and it effectively crushes pills. This is crucial as giving my cat a pill can be quite an ordeal. Instead, I crush the pill and mix it in her food. The integrated storage compartment is also a convenient feature."

"I initially bought this pill crusher for a specific purpose, but I didn't end up needing it for long. Regardless, it works well. In my opinion, the design is arthritis-friendly, with large grooves that aid in maintaining a grip. Crushing a pill does require a bit of effort initially, but once it starts to crumble, it becomes easier."

"I consume chlorella and spirulina daily, but I dislike chewing the tablets because they stick to my teeth and don't taste great. So, I use this device to crush them into a fine powder, which I then mix with water and drink like a shot (or add to my smoothies or fresh vegetable juice). It works perfectly for this purpose, producing a fine powder that dissolves well in water. I also plan to take it with me when I travel, so I appreciate the lid's built-in compartment for storing tablets until I'm ready to crush and consume them. This will save suitcase space as I won't need a separate container for the tablets."

"Once you get the hang of it, this is arguably the best pill splitter available. It cuts pills evenly and minimizes powder residue. I've used it for very small pills that needed to be halved, and it was great to be able to cut eight or nine at once rather than one by one. The blade seems durable and doesn't appear to wear out as quickly as others."

"For round, relatively flat unscored tablets, this tool works well. However, tablets of other shapes may require more adjustment. Scored tablets might not split cleanly unless the score is correctly aligned with the blade. But if the tablet is properly scored, this tool might not be necessary. Overall, I find it very useful for halving pills when a new prescription requires it, and pre-cutting the entire batch saves me a lot of hassle later on."

"Cutting small pills in half one by one was a task I didn't enjoy. This multi-pill cutter performs as well as any single cutter I've used. Not all cuts are perfect, but I've found that placing both hands side by side on top and pressing down quickly results in more even pressure and better outcomes. The plastic is sturdy, but it could get damaged if it falls off the counter. I'm pleased with my purchase."

Bonnie Salem is a stay-at-home mother with two-year-old twins and has spent almost half of her life surrounded by baby products. As a mother and a professional copywriter, she has an insightful and unique eye for researching products suitable for infants. Bonnie Salem is an expert in health and nutrition who lives with her family in New Jersey. She has over 15 years of working experience in an institute of medicine after graduating from the University of Toronto. She is highly interested in personal health and wellness.