Ever rummaged through your medicine cabinet for relief from a throbbing headache, only to find that your go-to painkiller has past its “use by” date? Now you're left with a dilemma: Do you take the ...

How many bottles of unused or expired medication do you have in your medicine cabinet right now? Like leftover antibiotics or other prescriptions — or unused cold medicine or NSAIDs. So, when you have ...

A drug’s expiration date is the manufacturer’s guarantee of how long the drug is safe to use when stored correctly. Studies have found that most drugs are safe to use for 2 or 3 years and may still be ...

Both prescription and over-the-counter medications require an expiration date. This date reflects how long the manufacturer guarantees the safety and efficacy of the drug if stored properly. While ...

The milk gets tossed after the expiration date. Old meat goes the way of the trash bin. But when was the last time your medicine cabinet got a once-over for out-of-date items? Over the counter ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wondering what happens if you use expired semaglutide? For one, it can make the medication less effective — and in rare cases, it ...

What do you do with medication that’s old, unused, or expired? Learn about options developed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help remove some dangers of unwanted medication. Most of us ...

Maine (WABI) - On Saturday, law enforcement agencies across the state will participate in National Drug Take Back Day. The event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible way for people to ...