Entirely depends on how the pills were stored. Most cases, no they are not potent any longer. When pharmacies receive their medications from the whole saler, it already has an expiration date on the bottle. Most times this expiration date can be extended by a few years given it is in a controlled environment.
Legally however, prescriptions are only good for a year from the date written.
no probably not my mother is a nurse and says meds loose there potency after about 2 years.
Nope, they are too old:
Shelf Life and Special Precautions for Storage
20 mg capsules: Three years < 30°C
Dispersible tablets: Two years < 25°C
Entirely depends on how the pills were stored. Most cases, no they are not potent any longer. When pharmacies receive their medications from the whole saler, it already has an expiration date on the bottle. Most times this expiration date can be extended by a few years given it is in a controlled environment.
Legally however, prescriptions are only good for a year from the date written.