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It depends on how old the medicine is, and what the medicine is. Most medicines are still safe to be taken if they are only just slightly past their use-by date. Use-by dates are fairly conservative and the stability of the actual medication is often far superior to the date printed on the label. However, there are a few medicines that you should not take if they are past their date of expiry. Taking old medicines should not be a routine practice. Do not hesitate to speak to your local pharmacist if you have concerns about old medicines. They will be able to tell you.

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