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the pill - use by date?

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jocie · 02/12/2009 09:41

hi, have 6 months worth of pill left from before ds2 (born aug 2008) was concieved is it ok to still use it? does it have a use by date? the date it was prescribed was 2007.

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IMoveTheStarsForNoOne · 02/12/2009 09:43

I think all drugs have a use by date, do you have the original packet?

I'd be wary - some drugs are not as effective if they're past the use by. Not an authority on this by any means, just repeating what a pharmacist friend said.

Speak to your pharmacist actually, they will be able to tell you.

alypaly · 02/12/2009 10:31

have a look on the end of the foil strip. There is a batch number and an expiry date...or if you have the original box ,it will be on the end flap

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