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To: metmom; Lurker; kimmie7
I've been told by several doctors that most medicine is good for at least 3 years past its expiration date.

It's not quite that simple, unfortunately. It would be prudent to investigate each individual drug you would want to hold for a long time.

Lots of drugs just lose efficacy over time. For example, a cortisone cream or such, the exp date means it has reached 90% of its original potency. Well, so that's not really a big deal.

But some drugs don't just become less potent with age, the chemicals degrade and become toxic. Aspirin, for one. And of course depending on the drug's purpose, a small decrease in efficacy can be pretty important.

92 posted on 01/24/2010 12:59:04 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s, you weren't really there.)
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To: ChildOfThe60s

I agree, research is key. But where, oh where, can you get a REAL answer instead of a canned one?


95 posted on 01/24/2010 1:34:27 PM PST by kimmie7 (THE CROSS - Today, Tomorrow and Always!)
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To: ChildOfThe60s
the chemicals degrade and become toxic. Aspirin, for one.

I was not aware of that. Thank you.

96 posted on 01/24/2010 1:41:21 PM PST by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: ChildOfThe60s

That’s why I said most.

Like I said, I wouldn’t want to take that chance with something that was critical.


106 posted on 01/24/2010 2:34:08 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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