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Fertility Glossary

Expiry date

The date after which a medicine should not be used.

South African healthcare & funding

The expiry date is the last date the manufacturer guarantees the product's quality in its unopened, correctly stored pack. Some fertility products also have a separate in-use period once opened or reconstituted — for example a multi-dose pen used over several days. Check both dates and ask your pharmacist if the pack is unclear.

Also known as: use by, shelf life, in-use expiry

Sources

  • SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Last reviewed: 8 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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