I have some from 5/8/09. I am taking it for RA. I was wondering before I throw it out!
How long is the shelf life of methotrexate?
Question posted by Avatai on 17 March 2010
Last updated on 12 April 2012
3 Answers
charlyecc
17 March 2010
even if it is expired according to label, but medication has a really long shelf life. and the only thing that happens with expired meds is it loses its potency. it won't hurt you
Inactive
12 April 2012
Point of order, you are incorrect here... a handful of medications, most of them IM or IV formulated, can undergo chemical reaction after a period of time. Throw all medications which have been shelved for a year or more away. Potential dangers outweigh any inconvenience getting a new RX might prove.
Avatai
17 March 2010
Thank you very much! This goes to show that I did not read the scrip.
njneuf
17 March 2010
According to the maker its one year from date of purchase. It should be on the scrip label.
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