Should you take expiry dates seriously?

Reblogged from Science-Based Pharmacy:

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Is is safe to take expired drugs? Are they still effective? Consider this scenario:

You're in good health and take no prescription drugs. You use the following remedies occasionally:

  • Excedrin for the rare migraine
  • Arnica 30CH for bumps and bruises
  • Echinacea capsules, when you feel a cold coming on

Today you look in your cupboard, and notice all three products expired last year.

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are expired drugs safe, effective and alright to take? how are expired drugs disposed of?

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