• DelightfullyDivisive@lemmy.world
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      6 days ago

      And very few medications will show a shelf life longer than 2 years because they simply aren’t tested for that length of time. Many medications that come in dried form (i.e., pills) are likely good for a decade or more, but safety and efficacy certainly are not guaranteed beyond what the manufacturer says.

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        Beyond that date, they may become less effective over time, but it’s rare that anything will become harmful. They’ll be fine for a long time (if kept in cool, dry, and dark conditions).