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Originally posted by Moses
The expiration dates are nearly meaningless. In fact, the contingency plans for an American infectious epidemic call for immediate distribution of the same stores of outdated drugs. I personally use expired meds all the time with no concern. At worst, an antibiotic 5 years past expiration may be very slightly less potent.

Amazing that the U.S. could let thousands die in order to avoid international embarrassment.
We sure know how to put things in perspective, don't we? As an aside, it might have been that contingency plan that is actually preventing distribution.
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