Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Amy B. Gragnolati, PharmD, BCPSUpdated on November 1, 2022 Key takeaways: Manufacturers set medication expiration dates. But they don’t always mean that the medication stops working after that date. Some medications, though, can be harmful if taken after their expiration date.Storing your medications according to the instructions...
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No Expiration Date for Sex
Woet L. Gianotten, MD May 18, 2023 For health professionals, the thought that our parents and grandparents don’t have sex — or didn’t — might be comforting. Woet Gianotten, MD The reality is that for a significant proportion of our older patients, sex has no use-by date. Humans are sexual beings throughout their lives, yet the culture...
What’s the Difference Between Beyond-Use Date and Expiration Date?
Written by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Published on March 28, 2022 Key takeaways: A beyond-use date is the last date you can safely use a compounded medication. It’s determined based on several factors by the pharmacy making the medication. An expiration date is the last date a manufacturer can...
No Expiration Date for Sex!
Woet L. Gianotten, MD May 18, 2023 For health professionals, the thought that our parents and grandparents don’t have sex — or didn’t — might be comforting. Woet Gianotten, MD The reality is that for a significant proportion of our older patients, sex has no use-by date. Humans are sexual beings throughout their lives, yet the...
Can You Take Medications After Their Expiration Date?
Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Amy B. Gragnolati, PharmD, BCPS Updated on November 1, 2022 Key takeaways: Manufacturers set medication expiration dates. But they don’t always mean that the medication stops working after that date. Some medications, though, can be harmful if taken after their expiration date. Storing your medications according to...
Can You Take Medications After Their Expiration Date?
Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP May 24, 2021, 12:17PM (PT) Key takeaways: The manufacturer sets medication expiration dates, and they do not always mean that the medication stops working after that date. Some medications can be harmful or cause health risks if taken after their expiration date. Storing your medications as instructed on their labels can...