Background Irrational household storage of medicines is a world-wide problem, which
triggers medicine wastage as well as its associated harms. This study aimed to include all …

Introduction: Pharmaceutical products are inevitable for human health. Owing to the growing
need for pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical companies introduce drugs annually into the …

Background Unused medicines can be stored by many people at their places of residence
and houses for later use. This study evaluated knowledge, and attitudes regarding unused …

Background Medicines may remain unused and often get expired. Unused medicines can
promote self-medication. Unsafe and improper medicine disposal can cause significant …

Background Medications are widely used and stored in people's homes throughout the year.
Inappropriate storage of home medications is a worldwide problem and may affect the …

Pharmaceutical waste (PW) is known to be a health problem in developing countries, being
harmful to human beings, animals, and the environment, with a high potential for the …

Background Active pharmaceutical residues introduced into the environment through
irresponsible household disposal of unused and expired medication can damage nature …

Objective The improper disposal of household pharmaceutical waste (HPW) is an emerging
cause of environmental pollution. Behavioural practices are intricately linked to individuals' …

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of community pharmacies
about recommended methods of drug disposal and hazardous effects of improper disposal …

Medical waste generated from healthcare facilities (HCFs) is one of the most hazardous
wastes worldwide. In the context of Kathmandu, medical waste management is found to be …