What distinguishes scored tablets from regular tablets?

Scored tablets are designed with a line or crevice that allows for easy splitting, which is particularly important for dosing flexibility. This feature enables healthcare providers and patients to divide the tablet to achieve the desired dosage, making medication administration more adaptable to individual needs. For example, if a patient requires a half dose of a medication, a scored tablet can be easily and accurately split to provide that dosage.

The other choices do not encapsulate the primary distinguishing feature of scored tablets. While they may refer to various attributes, such as size or coatings that facilitate swallowing, these factors do not specifically define what differentiates scored tablets from regular, unscored tablets. Scored tablets are specially constructed to enhance dosing convenience and precision, making that line or crevice their key attribute.