Ivy says:
Another good thing to do when you’re changing the batteries on your smoke detectors on time-change day, is to go ahead and check the expiration dates on all your medicines and properly dispose of any that are out of date.
These tips can help with proper disposal:
1. Keep the drugs in their original containers. Pharmaceutical container caps are typically watertight and child proof.
2. Add a small amount of water to a solid drug or some absorbent material such as kitty litter, sawdust or flour to liquid drugs before recapping to discourage any unintended use of the drug, or at least make it really nasty for anyone unintentionally using your drugs.
3. Double seal the container in another container or heavy bag to prevent easy identification of the drug container or to prevent a glass container from breaking.
4. Take them out to the outside trash immediately to keep kids from getting into the drugs.
Just remember: out of date drugs are not good drugs.
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Actually, I’ve asked several doctors about drug expiration dates and whether they’re for real. The first doctor told me she thought it was a pharmaceutical scam and that expiration dates should be ignored. The second doctor gave me a little more substantial information- he said as long as the drugs are stored in a cool, dry area (medicine cabinet is fine) they’ll be good for years. In fact, the military was wasting so much money throwing out expired drugs that were still potent that their new policy is to never pay attention to expiration dates as long as the medicine was stored properly.
When I voiced my main concern that drugs would lose potency with time (like how spices do) he said no- these are chemicals, not aromatics, and as long as they are away from heat and water they should stay potent forever.
Soo… don’t be afraid of those old drugs! They are still good!
I must disagree with you JRae. While, some things may be safe, not all are. I would err far on the side of caution with any mind altering medications.
Not all chemicals are shelf stable.
Many break down over time.
I did major in Biochem, granted I haven’t graduated, but I have retained a few things.