On one hand, expired pills do not differ from new ones in color or appearance. However, is it okay to use them once they are past the expiration date?
Dr. Victoria
How to consider the expiration date
The shelf life of any medication — from vitamins to injections, ointments, or pills — depends on how complex substances are included in their composition. It also depends on how stable the active substance molecule itself is in the form in which it is produced. All of this is determined in the production process through in-depth research. If a molecule is just being developed, it necessarily undergoes strict clinical trials. All chemical synthesis is naturally tested in the plants themselves. During storage, the efficacy is monitored for duration and performance.
Considerations
The shelf life of drugs is a fundamental indicator. Thus, in the case of prescription and individual nonprescription drugs, it is important not only to strictly monitor the...
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