Abstract
Pharmaceutically active compounds are created to have specific physicochemical and biological properties. While such characteristics are necessary to deliver the desired therapeutic effect, many pharmaceutical products have an impact on the aquatic environment (comprehensive information on sources, fates and effects in K Kümmerer Pharmaceuticals in the Environment 2008). In an EEA report (European Environment Agency 2010) on “Pharmaceuticals in the Environment” the results on a workshop including proposals for action are summarised.
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Disclaimer: The results of the questionnaire described here are compiled on the basis of the responses from the national authorities in charge of pharmaceutical waste. Used data are their responsibility.
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Vollmer, G. (2010). Disposal of Pharmaceutical Waste in Households – A European Survey. In: Kümmerer, K., Hempel, M. (eds) Green and Sustainable Pharmacy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-05199-9_11
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