Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are found in wastewater, and thus,
the environment. In this study, current knowledge about the occurrence and fate of PPCPs in …

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 …

The discharge of raw, contaminated, and inadequately treated pharmaceutical wastewater
into water supplies and river channels contribute to short, medium, and long-term …

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 …

Emerging pollutants represent a group of synthetic or naturally occurring compounds that
are not normally monitored within the environment but can enter into the environment and …

Healthcare waste management has become an important aspect of medical care delivery
globally. This is simply because of its hazardous and infectious components that have …

Background: The increase in pharmaceutical waste medicines is a global phenomenon and
financial burden. The Circular Economy, as a philosophy within the pharmaceutical supply …

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 …

COVID-19 caused an increase in the demand for medications, which led to an increase in
pharmaceutical waste and there is no doubt that this contributes to environmental pollution …

Antibiotic resistance has been among the top public health threats elsewhere. Scientific
information on knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) at the community level towards …