Check a medicine’s expiry date and packaging
A careful pack check can help you notice missing or unclear information, but appearance alone cannot prove that a medicine is genuine. Ask a licensed pharmacy or relevant authority when something concerns you.
Find the printed details
Look for the product name, active ingredient, strength, batch or lot number, manufacturer details, and expiry information on the outer pack and inner packaging where present. Make sure the text is readable and that the pack is not visibly damaged or opened.
Read dates carefully
Date formats can be easy to misread. If the expiry marking is rubbed off, covered, inconsistent, or unclear, do not guess. Keep the pack and ask the pharmacy to explain it before you use or accept it.
Packaging is only one check
A neat-looking pack or a matching batch number cannot by itself authenticate a product. Buy from a licensed pharmacy, keep the receipt, and raise concerns with the pharmacist or the relevant regulator. Do not use a pack if you are unsure about its condition or identity.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions
Can I confirm authenticity by looking at the box?
No. Packaging checks can reveal concerns, but appearance alone cannot establish authenticity. Ask a licensed pharmacist or the relevant authority.
What if the expiry date is hard to read?
Do not guess. Ask the pharmacy to clarify the marking and do not use a product if its expiry or identity remains uncertain.
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