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Researchers: Some Drugs Still Potent Years After Expiration Dates

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OAKLAND, Calif. -

If you toss out medication as soon as it expires, you may be jumping the gun.

A researcher at the University of California, found that some drugs are still potent 40 years after their expiration dates.

Two of the drugs tested aspirin and amphetamine consistently fell below the government's threshold for active lives. It could save patients hundreds of dollars a year.

They say it may only work on unopened containers.

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