Which of the following is TRUE regarding the expiration dates of medications?
A)Medications should be disposed of on or before their expiration date.
B)Expiration dates should be ignored;they are used by the manufacturer to increase sales.
C)A study by the FDA found that 90 percent of all medications are potent several years after their stated expiration date.
D)Medications don't ever lose their potency as long as they are sealed tight and stored in a cool,dry place

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A study by the FDA found that many medications remain effective well beyond their expiration dates, although this does not apply to all medications and should be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding the Expiration Dates