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[microchick]

I am not sure that I agree with the "it doesn't work after a year" (and yes, that is what it says on the box.... but still)

I need to research that though.....

My doctor told me that too. Said don't even try to use them past the expiration date. They won't work.

I tell ya, if one of us has an anaphylactic reaction to a wasp or hornet, It's November and the epi pens we have on hand say they expired in October. I sure am going to try it.

 

[Sally PB]

Cheech and Chong!!!

 

[CSolis]

This is a test, this is a test of the old fart confirmation system. If you are able to identify the characters in this photo...you are an old fart.View attachment 2888996

My first thought is Cheech and Chong.

 

[microchick]

Mine too!

 

[bruceha2000]

the epi pens my husband gets through the VA have longer 'expiration dates' on them.

Hmmm, I'm not finding information on that. However I found this
"EpiPen 0.3mg Auto-Injectors have Longer Shelf Life
EpiPen 0.3mg auto-injector devices have now had their shelf life increased from 20 months to 24 months from the date of manufacture. Expiry dates can be found on the label on the auto-injector device and should not be used after this date. The shelf life for EpiPen 0.15mg auto-injector devices remains at 19 months from the date of manufacture."

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If you are able to identify the characters in this photo...you are an old fart.

I'm an old fart. In fact so old that I had to think about it for a time AND look up my guess on Google. Yep, Cheech and Chong.

 

[CapricornFarm]

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[CSolis]

 

[Cynthia12]

Yep you are right! I did the GoodRX thing and saw what they came up with.

Today is spin my wheels day. Called the pharmacy. They hadn't heard anything from the doctor yet and asked me to call them. I did. No answer and the mail box is full.

I have enough pills to last me till Monday and then I have to come up with plan B. I am using Miralax and I read where as long as I use it once a day I can double the dose on that. I can also use it and go with a mild laxative on the side. I have three days to decide.

Back when my Dr. suggested it, he said it's a safe one. That taking a lot wouldn't hurt me, just maybe cause diarrhea.

 

[Cynthia12]

I can't stand that stuff

Tasted like water to me.

 

[Cynthia12]

Shelf Life - the time period from when the product was manufactured to it’s ‘expiry date’ -i.e. The time period the product is expected to be safe , effective and fit-for-purpose provided it has been packaged and stored in recommended conditions throughout this period,

Expiry Date - all drugs tend to deteriorate /degrade from the point of manufacture and the ‘expiry date’ of a product is the end point of its shelf life taking into account a tolerance of degradation ( normally less than 10%). Degradation is normally due to hydrolysis (chemical degradation by water) or oxidation ( reaction with oxygen) or by microbiological contamination . Drugs produced in liquid forms ( e.g. Oral mixtures , injections) are generally less stable and degrade more quickly than the same drug in a solid formulation ( tablet /capsule) . Degradation is also temperature dependent , and some formulations are designed to be stored at room temp (25 degrees C) whereas some must be refrigerated ( 4–8 degrees C).

Half-life. This is usually a reference to the time taken for the body to eliminate 50% of the dose of drug after the time of administration. It varies with different drugs and between individual patients but ‘average’ half-lives’of drugs may be found in the literature. E.g. Most penicilllins - half lives around 20 mins , digoxin ( a heart medication) - half life = 36 hours - both assume normal kidney function etc.

When I had a hospice nurse coming to take care of my husband, we had this discussion. She said that they have to have an expiration date.. prescription pills...over the counter pills..but...they really don't need them. Capsules and powders are different. They do expire.