If a medication has an expiry date of February 2018, Will it be safe to use in March 2018? Legally Not Safe. Medically it's controversial issue. But it does not mean that medication after expiry date is over, become less effective or become toxic. But decisive factors include physical state, storage temperature, intactness of preparation.If all these are satisfactory can be used provided its use is rational. An ophthalmologist who implanted a lens of expiry date Sept 2009, in October 2009.
In diabetic hypertensive patient without preoperative check up was slapped a fine of Rs 5 lacs to be paid to patient. On follow up patient complaint of less vision in operated eye. There was swelling in operated eye and patient was prescribed eye drops. A doctor did not pay any attention towards removal of grievances of patient then he went to consumer forum. What is your opinion on this case? Are…
