Should medicines that are unused but past their expiry date be sent to developing

countries that are short resources including medicines?

Initial reaction:

No the medicines are expired for a reason

If not fit for consumption in developed countries, why are they suitable for use in
a developing country?

How is the expiration date of a medicine defined and determined?

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=HTKAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA55&lpg=PA55&dq=should+expired+medicines+be+given+to+
developing+countries&source=bl&ots=37WLhoVydu&sig=X_jCXj7SvyDHB3_sSSxqVeX7Wk&hl=en&sa=X&ei=iEtlVLnjCJPxapn1gdgI&ved=0CF4Q6AEwC
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http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/86/8/07-048546/en/
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