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d'huit - 13 Mar 2008 18:39 GMT
does anybody know of a website where one can find the actual shelf life of
over the counter and prescription drugs?  i don't mean the exp. date on the
bottle (as i know many, not all, drugs are still good far beyond that date.)

kate
RhondaM - 13 Mar 2008 19:19 GMT
I do not know of a website, but one of the docs I worked for said it
depended on the med. Bp med can go as long as 3 - 6 mos after date. I am not
sure about others.

> does anybody know of a website where one can find the actual shelf life of
> over the counter and prescription drugs?  i don't mean the exp. date on
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> kate
Califchief - 14 Mar 2008 06:00 GMT
Kate wrote and asked:

> does anybody know of a website where one can find the actual
> shelf life of over the counter and prescription drugs?  i don't
> mean the exp. date on the bottle (as i know many, not all,
> drugs are still good far beyond that date.)

Manufacturers are required to put a date on their products, so
they select the earliest date possible (sell more that way).
There not much research on the actual dates - not much at all.

Diabetes drug/insulin we purchase for the cat has a 1 month
date, but it's good for at least 3 months beyond that date.

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Norman - 18 Mar 2008 06:55 GMT
Try asking your pharmacist. Also, ask about what the best way to store your
meds so they will last longer. Sometimes, keeping meds in a cool, dark place
will extend their life.
 
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