The negative effect of the pharmaceuticals presence (persistence?) in various components
of the environment is a global problem today. These compounds are released into the …

Medication waste is a concern for today's society, from both environmental and public health
perspectives. This study aims to contribute to the issue by presenting a mixed-methods …

Background Most of the medicine users remain unaware about the disposal of unused or
expired medicines. The aim of this study was to know the disposal practices of unused and …

Background Pharmaceuticals are produced and consumed in increasing volume every year.
Unfortunately, not all medications that go in to the hand of the consumers get consumed; …

Occurrence of pharmaceutical residues in drinking water has been widely reported in
countries that have registered steady economic growth. This can exert concerns among the …

Background. Medicines have become part of our day‐to‐day life. Due to different reasons,
patients may not use all the medications dispensed to them. The storage of drugs at home …

Pharmaceuticals are widely used in Africa due to the high burden of human and animal
diseases. However, a review of the current practices and pollution risks arising from the …

Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of consumers in India about
disposal of unused medicines. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire comprising 11 …

Background The improper disposal of unused medicines is a worldwide concern because of
its impact on the environment, economy, and health. This study aims to describe the …

Los medicamentos sobrantes y caducados en el hogar deberían ser eliminados de una
manera que garantice la seguridad de la población, y que tenga un impacto negativo …