[aaronaf]

No worries! “Shelf life” is a bogus concept. It is my understanding that shelf life is merely a perfunctory requirement that all manufacturers must adhere to that has nothing to do with a supplement’s or drug’s actual shelf life. Even if some of the drug’s active ingredients has gone bad, it most likely would be only a small % decrease from its fresh value.

[vegandan]

Put them in the freezer to extend the shelf life for years. If you can vacuum seal them to remove the air they could possibly last even longer.

[STEPHEN Madlink]

Freezer is a good idea for the next batch I get.

[gsmith]

I don’t hesitate to use prescriptions for a reasonable time after the expiration dates, but I draw the line on antibiotics, hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin. I want maximum effectiveness on those meds and they are relatively inexpensive..

Like so many of you in the FLCCC army, I buy hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin from India. They are very inexpensive and have expiration dates that are two to three years out. On every order I specify that I want maximum time before expiration.

[Richard]

Which vendor do you use? I like having different options. Thanks!

[STEPHEN Madlink]

I would like to know also.

[pat]

The military keeps medications for many years knowing that they are good many years past expiration date. Check out 2012 Cantrell, F Stability of Active Ingredients in Long Expired Prescription Medications. Archived of Int Med. Full disclosure , my husband is first author. Also, I’m an MD and did a study in 2017 with my husband on expired EpiPens lasting longer than their expiration dates. We would save millions of dollars if we could extend the expiration dates on drugs. However, no drug company wants to do this and it would be political suicide for a politician to take this on.

[STEPHEN Madlink]

Do they store in ammo cans, since air tight?

[IMA-GregT]

👍

[pat]

It’s called “the strategic national stockpile” but I don’t know how they store them.

[IMA-GregT]

Great question. Here’s what Perplexity says:

The shelf life of ivermectin pills varies depending on the specific formulation and storage conditions, but typically ranges from 18 to 24 months. Some key points about ivermectin’s shelf life:

1. Standard shelf life: The standard shelf life for ivermectin tablets is often 24 months, as indicated in some product specifications.
2. Variable duration: Shelf life can vary between 18 to 24 months, depending on the manufacturer and specific product formulation.
3. Storage conditions: Proper storage is crucial for maintaining potency. Ivermectin should generally be stored below 25°C and protected from sunlight.
4. Potential for extension: Some studies suggest that many drugs, including ivermectin, may retain significant potency beyond their labelled expiration dates when stored under optimal conditions.
5. Formulation matters: Solid dosage forms like tablets are typically more stable than liquid formulations.

It’s important to note that using medication beyond its expiration date is not recommended without professional guidance, as potency and safety cannot be guaranteed past the labeled shelf life.

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Drug expiry debate: the myth and the reality - PMC

Drug expiry debate: the myth and the reality - PMC

[STEPHEN Madlink]

Thanks for that info. I keep mine in an air tight ammo can with absorbing moisture packs.

I’m sure if anything they would only lose 10% potency if that much stored over 2 years.

[gsmith]

Response to a couple of you concerning my orders from India..

My Indian Supplier:

KAY BIOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED

Attn: Tuneer Goel

[email protected]

Send an email message to Tuneer and ask for the latest rate list. The list will include all rates, fees and instructions. They charge a flat shipping rate of $45.00, but you can order up to 1,000 tablets for the $45.00 shipping rate.

I have placed more than 20 orders in the last 3 1/2 years. I have had no problems, with one exception: During the height of COVID, I had one shipment intercepted and retained by Immigration. That cost me $80 out of pocket, but the difference in India prices versus U.S. compounding pharmacies’ prices was so vast that the loss was absorbed by the total of my successful orders.

I know that many of you will ask, why so many orders? Thousands of us in the FLCCC army kept large inventories of Ivermectin in 3, 6 and 12 grams. For later COVID strains we also kept inventories of Hydroxychloroquine. When you have large numbers of family members, and friends from jobs, organizations and churches, it takes a lot of pills when you are helping whole families who are sick and using FLCCC protocols. No one I ever helped went to a hospital . None of my family members (wife, kids and grandkids) have ever been vaccinated. We all had COVID, but we were over the major symptoms within 48 hours after getting COVID. Needless to say, I am not in the pill pushing business and never took money for any aid given.

Disclaimer: I am a skilled researcher, but I have no medical credentials.

[IMA-GregT]

👍 There are so many who quietly loaded up and helped so many.

[iacoph]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I have a couple of questions to clarify:

1. Which manufacturer’s Ivermectin do you order from Kay Biotech Private Limited?
2. Could you provide a photo of the packaging of the product you’ve received from them?

[gsmith]

Correction to my post on ivermectin inventories: MG, not Grams.

[iacoph]

The shelf life of Ivermectin 12mg (Iverheal 12), manufactured by Healing Pharma India Pvt. Ltd., is 3 years as marked on the blister pack. This is consistent with standard shelf life for Ivermectin when stored properly in its original packaging and under recommended conditions.

However, it’s important to avoid using the medication after its expiration date due to potential risks:

1. Decreased effectiveness: The active ingredient may degrade, reducing the therapeutic benefit.
2. Safety concerns: Chemical changes could lead to side effects or reduced reliability of the medication.

Ivermectin remains stable within its shelf life when stored in original packaging under proper conditions. Using Ivermectin past its expiration date is not recommended. Please take care of your health and avoid unnecessary risks.

If you require Ivermectin, we recommend obtaining a fresh supply from a trusted source rather than using expired products, even if stored in ideal conditions.

[STEPHEN Madlink]

Do you have some financial gain in the drug industry? Like selling or working for them? Because>

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study gets to the heart of medicine expiration and safety. Updated: August 13, 2017, it turns out that the expiration date on a drug does stand for something, but probably not what you think it does. Since a law was passed in 1979, drug manufacturers are required to stamp an expiration date on their products. This is the date at which the manufacturer can still guarantee the full potency and safety of the drug.

Medical authorities state that expired medicine is safe to take, even those that expired years ago. It’s true the effectiveness of a drug may decrease over time, but much of the original potency still remains even a decade after the expiration date. Excluding nitroglycerin, insulin, and liquid antibiotics, most medications are as long-lasting as the ones tested by the military. Placing a medication in a cool place, such as a refrigerator, will help a drug remain potent for many years.

Solid dosage forms, such as tablets and capsules, appear to be most stable past their expiration date.

[iacoph]

Thank you for sharing your perspective. Everything you’ve mentioned is valid, and it’s true that the FDA requires manufacturers to guarantee the potency and safety of a drug only up to its expiration date. Beyond that, any risks associated with decreased effectiveness or potential safety concerns become the responsibility of the individual.

During the pandemic, Ivermectin was successfully used to treat critically ill patients. In such cases, even a 10% reduction in the drug’s effectiveness could have meant the difference between life and death. With such high stakes, is saving an extra $100 worth risking your health?

Ultimately, it’s a personal decision, but for critical situations, relying on a drug within its guaranteed shelf life seems like the safest choice.

[STEPHEN Madlink]

Here in NJ state laws say they have to label the expiration date as one year regardless if the MFG EXP is years later.