The splitter makes it easier to swallow or split the dose of the medication in half. The detailed V-shaped design offers a firm grip of pills. Just press the lid tightly on the pill and the stainless-steel cutting edge safely splits the pill without cutting fingers. Features a pestle-like round piece that crushes pills as the bottom piece is screwed back on. Easily unscrew the two-piece device and insert the pill(s). Screw the bottom back on to slowly grind the tablet(s). This compact pill splitter and crusher combo was designed to fit easily in purse or pocket. It features a built-in storage compartment for the pills prescribed throughout the day making it perfect for on-the-go.