Re: Rx Expiration Date Labeling

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Meg

Please check your records. The URL for the RLS Support Group ends in:

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posting.

As to Rx labeling. I have never heard of any requirement to have the

expiration date of a drug on the Rx label. In the state of land, the

routine is to write on the label to dispose of the contents after one

year. I checked several states Pharmacy Board Regulations and they do

not mention the expiration date as a required entry on the label. If a

medication is prepared by the pharmacy e.g. a sterile solution, then the

expiration date is required.

If you are concerned about the dishonesty of the pharmacy, I would

suggest using another store. You could ask to see the container from

which your Rx was dispensed. Wholesalers and manufacturers are required

to have the expiration date on their products. But, if you think the

pharmacist is dishonest, you could be shown another container with a

valid date. If a pharmacy is found to be dispensing or even stocking out

of date drugs, it stands the chance of losing its license. I really

don't think many stores would take that risk.

With all due respect, I think you are creating a problem where one

doesn't exist. The turnover of inventory in pharmacies is so rapid that

there is no need for them to try to make money dispensing expired drugs.

I would be much more concerned about getting the right drug and

strength.

Dr. Levin