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Expiration Date

Expiration
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The date after which a medication should not be used due to potential loss of potency or safety.

Standard Abbreviation

Expiration

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  expiration VARCHAR(100),  -- Expiration Date
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  expiration as expiration_date
FROM claims;

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