AboutBarbara Judge Expertise Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.
Question I just found an unopened (sealed from the factory) 100-ct. of Lisinopril I forgot I'd had. The expiration from the pharmacy was 9/06. Am I taking a big risk by using this prescription?
Answer If the prescription was stored under ideal conditions, controlled room temperature and not exposed to extremes in humidity it may be OK. Controlled room temperature is defined as between 59 and 86 degrees F. Humidity varies the most in the bathroom and the kitchen on most peoples homes. If you have stored this bottle of medication in a cool and dry place, not in the kitchen or bathroom you could take the medication. I would recommend that you check your blood pressure while taking it because the manufacturer can no longer assure potency after the labeled expiration date. You may not be taking a big risk, but lisinopril is also not one of the most expensive products you could have to replace. If it was me, I would replace it.
