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 …

Pit latrines are widely promoted to improve sanitation in low-income settings, but their
pollution and health risks receive cursory attention. The present narrative review presents …

Medical waste is dangerous and infectious. Prior to final disposal, it needs special handling
because it poses substantial risks to the environment. The issue is getting worse as there …

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 …

Background. The improvement of healthcare systems has brought the subsequent increase
in people access to medications. The consumers are not able to use all the dispensed …

The management of post-consumer medicine waste has become increasingly important due
to the high levels of consumer purchasing and stockpiling of drugs brought on by the …

Background Most households worldwide keep medicines on hand for various reasons,
including emergency use, treatment of acute and chronic diseases, and anticipated future …

The aim of this review was to analyze the available information on methods used in
disposing of unused or expired pharmaceuticals in East African countries and the possibility …

Background Inappropriate use of antimicrobials in both humans and animals is a key driver
of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In addition, human behaviours such as poor disposal of …

Abstract DAGUSIBU (Dapatkan, Gunakan, Simpan, Buang) merupakan bagian dari Gerakan
Keluarga Sadar Obat (GKSO) yang diprakarsai Ikatan Apoteker Indonesia (IAI) dalam …