Be Ready for Questions About Using Expired Meds

July 2020

Patients often wonder whether it's okay to use a med after its expiration date.

Manufacturers assign expiration dates...usually 2 to 3 years under proper storage...based on stability standards.

But most meds remain potent for years past their expiration date.

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Table of Contents

Practice Help Filter COVID-19 Misinformation
Infectious Diseases Ensure Patients Get the Right Med for Swimmer's Ear
Sunscreens Help Patients Stay Safe in the Sun
Practice Take Precautions When Handling Patient Med Returns During COVID-19
Practice Look at Drug Names for Hints About Med Info
Medication Errors Safeguard Against Fatigue
Med Safety Be Ready for Questions About Using Expired Meds
Antiepileptics Stay Alert for Women of Childbearing Age Getting Seizure Meds
Kidney Disease Watch for Unusual Antibiotic Rxs in Dialysis Patients