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Reusing medicines to mitigate their environmental impact.

Authors :
Smith, Madeleine
Source :
Prescriber. May2024, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p5-8. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Pharmaceutical waste is a serious threat to both human health and the environment. This article discusses the impact of pharmaceutical waste, and explores the possibility of reusing unwanted medicines to mitigate the problem and the current barriers to implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*COST control
*PATIENT safety
*DRUG packaging
*ENVIRONMENTAL exposure
*DRUG efficacy
*PHYSICIAN practice patterns
*DRUGS
*DRUG prescribing
*GOVERNMENT regulation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09596682
Volume :
35
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Prescriber
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177219354
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/psb.2124
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