Condition
Drug tampering
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 19 February 20051 min read
Information
Question:
How do you determine if a drug product has been tampered with?
Answer:
- Avoid medications that don't look or smell right.
- Look at the outer package and don't buy it if it is damaged.
- Make sure the lot number on the bottle matches the lot number of the box it came in.
- Inspect the package and seal before opening it. Take it back if there are any rips, cracks, or breaks.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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