February 24, 2007 - 6:34pm
What does it mean exactly when a pill is expired? Are the chemicals simply no longer potent or...?
February 24, 2007 - 6:54pm
#2
Med Expiration Date
We need to lay this question to rest.
Expiration date is an artificial date used by the pharm companies for guaranteeing the potency of a drug without having to subject the drug to additional testing.
Most well-compressed tablets stored in the correct environment will last a decade or more. The same is not true with liquids, some capsules and some particular meds such as many antibiotics and antivirals.
A study was done on the government stockpile, and the study found most of the pills were indeed effective and safe for human consumption 15 years after expiration.
As soon as I find the article, I will post it for you. And for everyone else who has the same question.
I'm not a pharmacist or a medical doctor. This message is not medical advice nor is it an offer to provide medical advice. All drug identifications should be validated by a licensed MD or pharmacist.
February 24, 2007 - 6:58pm
#3
Thanks, gtrplayer
Gtrplayer, that is the link I was searching for in my bookmarks!
Thank you very much.
I'm not a pharmacist or a medical doctor. This message is not medical advice nor is it an offer to provide medical advice. All drug identifications should be validated by a licensed MD or pharmacist.
February 24, 2007 - 7:08pm
#4
thank you guys very much.
thank you guys very much. very helpful and knowledgable-both of you =)
February 24, 2007 - 7:30pm
#5
No problem, Kirby Gtrplayer
No problem, Kirby
Gtrplayer
Try this link provided by incognito in a previous thread.
Gtrplayer