Does an Expiration Date on a Drug Mean it Won't Work?

Does an Expiration Date on a Drug Mean it Won't Work? (0:32)

If drugs are stored properly, they could last longer than their expiration date. Watch Robin Miller, MD, explain which prescriptions have a longer shelf life.

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