How Long Can You Keep Botox Past the Expiry Date Printed on the Box? Mine Says Oct.2012

Question

I forgot my Vial of Botox at home in the refrigerator when I had my bladder injections done at the hospital. I had to buy a new bottle there. My box at home has an expiry date of Oct.2012. Will this still be stable next January when I have the procedure done again ? Also would it be best to store it in the refrigerator or freezer for that length of time ? Thanks for any feedback.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Your treating physician should be the best person to answer the question.  Having patients be responsible for storage and transporting of their Botox product is not ideal in any situation or location of residency.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

it is not a good idea to transport botox back and forth. It is shipped to doctors on dry ice, mixed when needed. Do not use expired botox. .

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

You did not tell us where you live.  In the United States because of concerns over medical malpractice, physicians will be reluctant to use an expired product.  Hospital are even more cautious.  Outside of the United States this is probably a bit less of an issue although this may very by location.  You might want to contact your treating physician now and find out at this time if this will be an issue.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD · Answer

Regardless of common knowledge, unless you get a written statement from the manufacturer it is unlikely that any US doctor will knowingly inject an expired drug. Good Luck

Beverly Johnson, MD (retired) · Answer

If I were you, I would return it to the place you had to buy it from. If it expires Oct 2012 and you arent scheduled to use it until January 2013 then no, dont use it.  We always keep unused product in the refrigerator. When Allergan ships it to us it is in a container to keep it refrigerated.

	Once it is reconstituted (mixed with sterile water prior to use) then it is only good for a short time after that....So for the best results you should have the fresh (unexpired) product.

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