| Product | Once opened or punctured, discard after: |
| Eye drops with preservative | 30 days |
| Eye drops without preservative (commercial- single dose) | one use only |
| Eye drops without preservative (manufactured in pharmacy) | expiry date labeled by pharmacy |
| Vials for I.V. use with preservative | 28 days |
| Vials for I.V. use without preservative | 24 hours* (unless labeled single use only) |
| Ampoules | single use only |
| Bags for I.V. use (with or without added drugs) | 24 hours* |
| Bags for epidural use (prepared in pharmacy) | 48 hours |
| Bags for epidural use (prepared in nursing unit) | 24 hours |
| Bags/bottles for irrigation use (e.g. NS, BSS) (with or without added drugs) | 24 hours* (provided only 1 entry puncture) |
| *NOTE: Stablility data may indicate that the solutions must be discarded earlier. Check the Parenteral Drug Therapy Manual or contact the pharmacy. | |