Question

Should I worry about the expiry date on my meds?

18 June 2023. Related: Adherence, All topics.

I started taking PEP on 28th last month in May 2023. I will complete my days on 24th this month of June but my PEP medicine expiry date, is June/2023 it is this month. Is it still going to have it’s real effectiveness in it’s last month of expiry. It is not yet expired but it’s in last month of expiration.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi there

Please do not worry about this.

Solid tablets are very stable.

So long as you store them carefully with no extreme temperatures, they will remain fully active for years after the expiry date.