What are the Legal Implications of Using Expired Medications?
Using or dispensing expired medications can result in serious legal consequences, including:
1. Penalties: Healthcare providers and facilities may face fines or other penalties from regulatory bodies. 2. Lawsuits: If a patient suffers harm due to an expired medication, the healthcare provider or facility could be sued for malpractice. 3. Licensing Issues: Repeated violations may result in the loss of professional licenses for healthcare providers.
