AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular
interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle
a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid
in that population, and disease management issues.
Experience I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.
Publications Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.
Education/Credentials B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)
Question Hello - I got a tube of Retin-A Micro about 18 months ago (which I have been using). I'm trying to figure out what the actual expiration date is. On the crimp at the end of the tube it says February 2008. However, on the box it came in on the Rx label, the expiration date was for a year after I got the prescription filled. Which is correct? Thanks.
Answer Hi Shannon,
The expiration date on the tube is what you should go by. As long as you have stored your Retin-A appropriately, it should still work. The date on the RX label just refers to the fact that your prescription at the pharmacy expires after one year.
