Environmental pollution is a critical issue that requires proper measures to maintain
environmental health in a sustainable and effective manner. The growing persistence of …

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 …

Pharmaceuticals are biologically active molecules that may exert toxic effects to a wide
range of aquatic organisms. They are considered contaminants of emerging concern due to …

Background Improperly disposed medicines could adversely affect the environment and
increase the risk of drug misuse or accidental poisoning. Objective To evaluate the disposal …

A massive volume of expired medications amasses annually around the world because of
pharmaceutical overprescription, combined with overproduction. The accumulation of …

The stress of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) discharging to water
bodies and the environment due to increased industrialization has reduced the availability of …

Antimicrobial resistance, referring to microorganisms' capability to subsist and proliferate
even when there are antimicrobials is a foremost threat to public health globally. The …

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; …

While addressing quality use of medications, improper disposal of unused, stored or expired
pharmaceuticals is a major concern [1]. The majority of the medication users are unaware of …

Background. Accumulation of unused and expired medicines at home is a source of
environmental hazards and public health problems due to lack of awareness on appropriate …