When Old Medicine Goes Bad

(By Patti Neighmond for NPR)

Most of us have reached for a painkiller, at one time or another, only to discover the date on the label shows it has expired. But what does an “expiration” date on medicine really mean? Is it dangerous if you take it anyway? Less effective? Continue reading article here…

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