In this episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction about expired medications.  

📅 How are med expiration dates chosen? Is it science or just a guess?
⏳ Can a medication that’s older than the FDA itself… still work?
💊 Are meds no longer effective after they expire?

⏰ It’s time to uncover the truth behind meds that are past their prime!

They’ll share research and insights into some interesting claims including:

• Med expiration dates are chosen at random.
• Meds are no longer good after their expiration date.
• Meds can be toxic after their expiration date.
• Expiration dates on meds can be extended.

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts: 

• Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC 
• Don Weinberger, PharmD

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The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: 

• Chart: Oral Meds to Keep in Original Containers
• Tech Tutorial: Medication Disposal in the Hospital 

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