Medications can lose potency or won’t be as effective for treating a condition after expiration. Some medications become toxic after expiration. Because of this, critical medications, such as insulin, ...

Taking expired medications might make them less effective for treating conditions. Proper storage can extend a medication's effectiveness past the expiration date. It's important to dispose of expired ...

A drug’s expiration date is the manufacturer’s guarantee of how long the drug is safe to use when stored correctly. Studies have found that most drugs are safe to use for 2 or 3 years and may still be ...

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(CNN) — Two common naloxone products, Narcan and Evzio, remain chemically stable after their expiration dates, according to new research. Naloxone, the generic name for the drug, is sometimes called a ...

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People should not use medication after the expiration date on its packaging. Instead, they should obtain replacement medication, whether through a new prescription or by purchasing new ...

EpiPens are used to inject epinephrine to treat serious allergic reactions. It may not be safe or effective to use it after its expiration date. An expired EpiPen might not look any different to one ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.