Holly Willoughby was left baffled on the latest installment of This Morning - over tablets.
The 40-year-old presenter was back on the ITV daytime programme alongside Alison Hammond.
Alison, 47, had stepped in again on Tuesday's show as Phillip Schofield only got his second negative coronavirus test this morning meaning he's free.
While he won't be back on the show until Wednesday, Holly and Alison pressed on and were joined by Dr Ellie Cannon.
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After new research suggested that we spend about £100 a year on non-prescription medications such as cough syrup and painkillers, the show decided to discuss whether paying more for premium products is actually worth it.
Dr Ellie, therefore, was on the show to explain why some supermarket brand medicine is actually no different than their more expensive counterparts, and what it is that causes the increase in price.
Alison and Holly were soon surprised to learn that, despite the price difference, branded and non-branded medicines are found to essentially be the same.
"Could the date be different? Could the expiry date be sooner?" Alison asked.
"No, so everything’s regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council and the other drugs body… " Dr Ellie replied. "Of course, check the best before date, absolutely."
But it came as a surprise to Holly.
"I didn’t even know that was a thing on tablets, until I read that there and I was like oh my god is there?" she admitted.
"I've probably got stuff lurking at the back of my medicine cabinet," Holly added.
However, when Alison made a suggestion, Dr Ellie had another revelation for Holly.
"You need to go through it," Alison said as Dr Ellie explained how expired medication can become "disintegrated" and can "go off" after a certain period of time just like other products.
The expert added: "Take it back to the pharmacy as they can dispose of the tablets safely. You’re not supposed to throw tablets away."
To which a shocked Holly replied: "I didn’t know that either!"
Alison said: "Well, there you go I’ll have a clear out today and take it to the pharmacy."
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