[at-l] Expiration Dates

[orangebug74@yahoo.com (Orange Bug)]

There is potency, and the likelihood of contamination from critters.
That Epipen was insurance. Like insurance, you never want to need it.

Bill..

--- "Richard S. Lubitz" <lubitz@alpha.fdu.edu> wrote:
> Last night I had to go into my wife's handbag for something and
> noticed 
> that her Epi Pen was nearing expiration.  Those of you who have to
> carry 
> one should check the date on it, especially since, as backpackers, it
> was 
> probably stored in less than ideal conditions.  My understanding is
> that 
> as it ages, epineferine (sp?) loses potency and an old batch may not
> do the trick when it is needed.


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