Very good afternoon doctors! is it safe to use drug store items after the expiration date? in particular, i'm asking about otc medications aspirin, toothpastes, mouthwash, deodorants, shampoos.

Please discard: Please discard your expired products. Studies are only done to ensure safety and potency for the period of time guaranteed by the expiration date. After a product expires, we don’t know what it will do. Best to discard the expired product and replace it with something new. Good luck!

Medications: Some products lose efficacy after expiration date. Using some products for a brief period after expiration may not be harmful. BUT there are other products that can become harmful after expired. In general, it is best to discard outdated medications.