Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9637

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Publication type: Journal Article

Hadeler F.
Should expiration dates be required on patients' prescription labels?
Am Pharm 1986 Aug; NS26:(8):30-5

Abstract:

A history of expiration dating regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturers, the rationales for and against including expiration dates on prescription drug containers issued to patients, a list of states requiring such labeling and American Pharmaceutical Association policy on the subject were presented. The toxic effects of certain drugs after expiration were also summarized.

Keywords:
Drug Labeling/standards* Prescriptions, Drug/standards* United States United States Food and Drug Administration