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 …

Many emerging contaminants (ECs) are not currently removed by conventional water
treatment methods and consequently, often reach the aquatic environment. In the absence …

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

Pharmaceuticals are a subset of micropollutants, present in the environment in trace
concentrations. Because of their persistent nature, these chemicals are of particular concern …

Water pollution by pharmaceuticals is widespread, causing both environmental and human
health risks. We assess pharmaceutical water pollution from human and veterinary …

Introduction: Improper disposal of unused medications has been a public health problem, as
unused drug adversely effects on health and environment. The main objective of this study …

Background The improper disposal of pharmaceutical preparations substantially threatens
human health and environmental safety. Pharmacists are responsible for properly disposing …

Background: This fact-finding study aimed to attain an overall idea and knowledge about
medicine disposal practices in Dhaka Metropolitan households. Methods: This mixed study …

Background Consumers most commonly discard unwanted medicines in household rubbish
or drains, however, there are global concerns over the extent, environmental impact and …