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My question is how long after a prescription drug expires will it still be effective?
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Impossible to answer: That would vary from drug to drug and situation to situation. There are 90, 000 plus prescriptions. If a drug is past its efficacy dates it should probably not be used.
Answered 10/12/2015
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Variable: It is best to check with your pharmacist before taking expired medications.
Answered 10/12/2015
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