I see only two meds on their list that I have consumed: Omeprazole - which I no longer take, and Lisinopril - which I have taken for some time. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor; I have the usual common side effect: a somewhat casual cough.
Perhaps of interest to some, last week I requested a refill on my diuretic: torsemide; the pharmacy today notified me that they hoped to receive a shipment by April 20! They said they were seeking a more reliable supplier. I notified my doctor in case she wished to seek an alternative drug - such as furosemide (torsemide is often substituted for furosemide {Lasix} since it is considered a bit more effective in heart disease and kidney disease.)
My doctor knows I keep a little back on each refill of many of my meds so that I have a little stash to fall back on - which I do. I agreed to continue on the torsemide from my own stash for up to three weeks to see how the supply shortage works out.
I mention this because I keep a stash on meds since 2020 because I don't trust the Chinese suppliers! Now that Donald Trump is back in the WH AND getting tough on China with tariffs, perhaps we will experience other drug supply shortages - be prepared! China may not be the problem with torsemide, maybe it is; time will tell.
I have mentioned here before my system; one can call in a refill up to a week early by insurance, two weeks early on 90 day refill scripts. Take the three to perhaps eight pills left from the previous refill and set them aside. Over a period of months you have a small supply of extra meds available for emergencies.
Don't worry too much about expiration dates; hard tablets are more durable than gel caps or liquids in general. Military testing has shown long shelf life - often years - in many drugs - with military emergencies in mind. Lawyers determine safe expiration dates for meds in order to limit liability when problems arise. Once you get a one or two month stash put aside, use your best judgment how much more you want to store. Keep meds in a dark location and even a refrig if you have space.
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I keep a little back on each refill of many of my meds so that I have a little stash to fall back on - which I do. I agreed to continue on
lol. I do the same. Right down to keeping xtra weeks worth which makes me reorder.