Both prescription and over-the-counter medications require an expiration date. This date reflects how long the manufacturer guarantees the safety and efficacy of the drug if stored properly. While ...

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 ...

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, ...