To determine point of view's importance: Know whether events of the story are being interpreted by the author or by one of the characters. If interpreted by one of the characters: ask how this character's mind and personality affect his/her interpretations. ask whether the character is perceptive or imperceptive.
But in a poll done for The Wall Street Journal by NPD Group Inc. of Port Washington, N. Y., 70% of 1,000 respondents said they probably wouldn't take a prescription drug after its expiration date; 72% said the same of an over-the-counter remedy.
All prescriptions do have a Use by date on them, and this is generally 1 year from when the prescription is issued, or the expiration on the bottle, whatever is sooner. NJPharmacist: The use by date isn't necessarily an expiration date. For a drug such as Benzonatate capsules, the date would be 1 year. However, for a drug such as a controlled substance such as Vicodin, a prescription would only be valid for 6 months. The use by date isn't necessarily an expiration date. For a drug such as Benzonatate capsules, the date would be 1 year.