Huge quantities of unwanted pharmaceuticals are left in households, notably as a
consequence of the rising drug demand caused by improved healthcare and the aging …

This chapter aims to describe the types of waste produced in dental practice, the costs
associated with disposal of this waste, and the impact that the disposal method has on the …

Expired medicines in the environment may cause the pollution and resource waste if they
are not reasonably recycled. Therefore, it is very instructive to exploit the non-medical values …

Context: The improper disposal of unused prescription opioids has a potential for abuse as
well as environmental contamination. Consequently, there is an imperative need for an …

The misuse and improper disposal of psychoactive medications is a major safety and
environmental concern. Hence, the proper disposal of these medications is critically …

Lack of a safe and convenient disposal method for expired and unused medications may
lead to many problems such as accidental exposure, intentional misuse, and food and water …

Vitamin (VM) tablets are often discarded or incinerated as medical waste, and untreated
highly chlorinated wastewater is discharged, polluting the environment. In this study, Cu2+ …

Unused medications have the possibility of being abused, causing serious harm to
individuals who were not prescribed the drug. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

Background: Inadequate or inappropriate medication disposal is a public health concern
that may lead to increased community risk of accidental poisonings, substance misuse, and …

Ferrous gluconate has been widely used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia due to its
good therapeutic effect, high utilization, and low toxicity. However, the improper …