HeyStratts asked
Hello Dr. Brian. I just filled a script for 2 mg Clonazepam that has an e65 imprint. My concern is that there is no score on the pill. Very small and “thick” in shape, almost the size of a mini Altoid. Even with a pill cutter, I find it hard to split if I want to take 1 mg. I take this medication at bedtime, as needed, for severe sciatica pain. I don’t question its authenticity, I only ask because I can’t even find a picture of one on the internet. Perhaps Northstar Pharm has changed their methodology in pill manufacturing?
At a glance
- Clonazepam manufactured by 'Northstar' comes in both a 'scored' version and 'non-scored' version.
Answer
It is relatively uncommon for a drug manufacturer to produce two different versions of the same drug in the same strength. Nevertheless, this is the case for clonazepam 2 mg manufactured by Northstar Rx LLC.
While there doesn't appear to be a published picture of the non-scored tablet, below is the scored 2 mg tablet with an imprint of E 65.
Source: Elsevier Gold Standard Drug Database
The picture above does show a 'score' mark on the back of the tablet, but, as stated above, there is a 'non-scored' version of the drug.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine website DailyMed does list the 'no-score' version of the medication, which it seems you have been dispensed.
The NDC (National Drug Code) number for each version is as follows:
- Northstar Clonazepam 2 mg (scored): 16714-471-01
- Northstar Clonazepam 2 mg (non-scored): 16714-751-01
Ask you pharmacy if the tablet with the score is still available (you can reference the NDC of the drug: 16714-471-01). If it is not available, there may be other manufacturers of clonazepam 2 mg which do contain a score that your pharmacy can hopefully order in for you.
