In this episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction about expired medications.

How are med expiration dates chosen? Is it science or just a guess?

Can a medication that’s older than the FDA itself… still work?

Are meds no longer effective after they expire?

It’s time to uncover the truth behind meds that are past their prime!

They’ll share research and insights into some interesting claims including:

• Med expiration dates are chosen at random.
• Meds are no longer good after their expiration date.
• Meds can be toxic after their expiration date.
• Expiration dates on meds can be extended.

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

• Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
• Don Weinberger, PharmD

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The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

• Chart: Oral Meds to Keep in Original Containers
• Tech Tutorial: Medication Disposal in the Hospital

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