Expired Medication Safety (FDA Expiration, SLEP Data, Potency vs Toxicity) — household safety profile
Low riskFDA expiration dates guarantee potency and safety until that date — not that medication becomes dangerous after.
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FDA expiration dates guarantee potency and safety until that date — not that medication becomes dangerous after. DOD/FDA Shelf Life Extension Program (SLEP): tested 3,005 lots of 122 medications — 88% were stable for at least 1 year beyond expiration, many for 5-15 years. Key exceptions: tetracycline (degradation product nephrotoxic — historical concern, debated in modern formulations), nitroglycerin (potency loss critical for angina), insulin (temperature and time sensitive), EpiPen epinephrine (27% potency loss by 4 months past expiration). Liquid formulations degrade faster than solid. Proper disposal: FDA flush list for dangerous meds, DEA take-back for all others.
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