Holly Willoughby shocked and confused after discovering new fact about tablets and medication

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8 Feb 2022, 15:52

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You learn a new thing everyday — especially if you present a TV show like This Morning. The host was surprised to find out the guidelines when it comes to medicine, expiry dates and how to dispose of them.

Speaking to This Morning's Dr Cannon alongside stand-in host Alison Hammond, the trio were discussing the difference between branded and non-branded medications.

Holly and Alison, who is currently sitting in for a positive-Covid-testing Phillip Schofield, asked: “Could the date be different? Could the expiry date be sooner?”

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Dr Cannon replied: “No, so everything’s regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council and the other drugs body… of course, check the best before date, absolutely.”

Holly admitted: “I didn’t even know that was a thing on tablets, until I read that there and I was like, oh my god is there?

"I’ve probably got stuff lurking at the back of my medicine cabinet.”

“You need to go through it,” Alison suggested.

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Dr Cannon explained medication that has gone past its expiry date has 'disintegrated', 'gone off' and won't 'work anymore'.

It's a good idea to clear out the old medicine cupboards advised Dr Cannon, and Holly was further shocked after hearing you're not meant to bin tablets.

Dr Cannon added: “Take it back to the pharmacy as they can dispose of the tablets safely. You’re not supposed to throw tablets away.”

Still shocked, Holly exclaimed: “I didn’t know that either!”

Alison replied: “Well, there you go I’ll have a clear out today and take it to the pharmacy.”

Bin there, done that?

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