Does anybody know if it's ok to use ortho
evra patches on or shortly after their
expiration date?I have two packages left,
and they both say that they expire
february 2005. I want to use them up if
possible, but i'm not sure if you're
supposed to use drugs the month they
expire. Also, do you think it would be
ok to use one of the packages through
march? I don't see why the patches
should suddenly become useless as soon as
the expiration date arrives, and i've
heard that they only put expiration dates
on drugs to guarantee their effectiveness
up to that point. Any input is welcome!
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little_pineapple
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Posts: 245 Location: UK
Posted: 01-19-05 09:40am
Hmm I dunno about that.. You should
probably ask your doctor or pharmacist. I
wouldn't use something that has expired
though, just to be on the safe side.
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wakkochic17
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 494 Location: South Carolina
Posted: 01-19-05 11:28am
I would call your pharmacy and ask about
it. Sometimes the expiration dates are
actually when you need to dispense them
by. I am assuming you mean two patches
left.. If that is the case you should be
fine..
