GO TO THE NEW DON'T RUSH TO CRUSH 
Dear colleagues,
The Medicines Information Centre is seeking staff feedback regarding the use of two important clinical resources relating to the manipulation of oral dose forms – Don’t Rush to Crush and MIMS Crush. Both contain information intended to assist clinicians navigate scenarios where oral medicines require physical manipulation (i.e. crushing/dissolving, opening of capsules, etc).
THS staff currently have access to both resources until 30th June 2026 through the ePortal for Online Clinical Help (EPOCH). Feedback will help determine ongoing access after this date.
While particularly relevant to pharmacy and nursing, all staff who use these resources are requested to complete the survey hyperlinked below.
Staff survey on clinical resource usage - Don't Rush To Crush and MIMS Crush – Fill out form
This survey will be open until 6:00 pm Wednesday 10th June 2026.
Please direct any queries or concerns to medinfo@ths.tas.gov.au
Who supplies Don't Rush to Crush and where it is accessed has changed.
From March 23rd 2026, Don't Rush to Crush will be provided by Therapeutic Guidelines rather than MIMS.
MIMS will have a similar product (though more limited) called MIMS Disperse and Crush Guide.
From March 23rd through to 30 June 2026, both products will be available. More details about which product(s) will be part of EPOCH going forward will be made available by that date.
For more information and queries contact:
Glen Bayer, Medicines Information
Derek Rowlands, Library Services