Little information exists on the occurrence and the ultimate fate of pharmaceuticals in the
water bodies in India despite being one of the world leaders in pharmaceutical production …

Low levels of pharmaceuticals are detected in surface, ground, and drinking water
worldwide. Usage and incorrect disposal have been considered the major environmental …

It is generally accepted that the main route for human pharmaceuticals to the aquatic
environment is via sewage treatment plants receiving wastewater from households and …

Six pharmaceuticals of different categories, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen, diclofenac), anti-epileptic (carbamazepine), and anti …

Due to the lack of wastewater treatment facility in Pakistan, the wastewater is directly
discharged via urban drains, which might cause a high load of contaminants of emerging …

Pharmaceutical products and their wastes play a major role in the degradation of
environment. These drugs have positive as well as negative consequences on different …

Pharmaceutical contamination in the aquatic environment is a global issue that affects
aquatic animals, micro-organisms and human health. The occurrence and preliminary …

The pharmaceutical industry of Pakistan is growing with an annual growth rate of 10%.
Besides this growth, this industry is not complying with environmental standards, and …

The objective of this study was to study the occurrence, fate, and seasonal variations of
pharmaceuticals at two urban wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in India and compare …

Pharmaceuticals have been frequently detected in aquatic environment worldwide and
suspected for potential ecological consequences. However, occurrences, sources and …