Lipitor is a prescription medication that is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It is available in different dosages, and sometimes patients may need to split the tablets to achieve the desired dose.

According to the Drug Patent Watch website [1], Lipitor is available in tablets of 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg. However, not all strengths may be available in all countries. It is important to note that Lipitor tablets are not scored, which means they are not designed to be split.

Despite this, some patients may need to split the tablets to achieve the desired dose. GoodRx [2] advises that splitting tablets can be a cost-saving measure, but it is important to check with a healthcare provider before doing so. Some tablets may not be safe to split, and splitting them incorrectly can result in an incorrect dose or cause the medication to become ineffective.

HealthCentral [3] suggests that Lipitor tablets can be split, but only if a healthcare provider has approved it. They recommend using a pill splitter to ensure that the tablet is split evenly. It is important to take the split tablet immediately after splitting it, as the medication may become less effective over time.

In conclusion, Lipitor tablets can be split, but only if a healthcare provider has approved it. Patients should not split the tablets on their own, as this can result in an incorrect dose or cause the medication to become ineffective. It is important to use a pill splitter to ensure that the tablet is split evenly, and to take the split tablet immediately after splitting it.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/medication-education/pill-splitting
[3] https://www.healthcentral.com/article/ok-split-lipitor-tablet-so-per-day