Why does pills (eg. painkillers) have an expiration date? Aren’t they usable after that date?

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Why does pills (eg. painkillers) have an expiration date? Aren’t they usable after that date?

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As they’re exposed to oxygen, and the various compounds in the air, the primary ingredient in the medication has an oxidation reaction that changes the effectiveness and potency of the medication…

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