Weigh the Situation When Patients Ask About Expiration Dates

June 2020

You'll be asked whether it's okay to use a med after its expiration date...especially as patients "stay at home" due to COVID-19.

Manufacturers assign expiration dates...usually 2 to 3 years under proper storage...based on federal stability standards.

But FDA regularly tests meds in federal stockpiles...and about 90% remain potent for years past their expiration date.

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Table of Contents

Practice Help Patients Understand Test Results
Immunizations Keep Immunizations on Track During COVID-19
Infectious Diseases Put Treatments for COVID-19 in Perspective
Allergic Reactions Address Barriers to Getting Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis
Dermatology Manage Skin Irritation Due to Handwashing and PPE
Infectious Diseases Settle Debate About Vancomycin or Fidaxomicin for C. diff
Communication Enhance Your Telecommunication Skills
Anticoagulants Expect to See DOACs for Venous Thromboembolism Due to Cancer
Practice Weigh the Situation When Patients Ask About Expiration Dates
Poison Prevention Provide Strategies to Prevent Poisonings
Hazardous Meds Be Ready for Possible Changes to Your Hazardous Med Policy