Storage and disposal of expired medicines in home pharmacies: emerging public health problems.

Mayra Rodrigues Fernandes Roberta Carvalho de Figueiredo Luanna Gabriella Resende da Silva Rafaela Silva Rocha André de Oliveira Baldoni

Published in: Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2020)

This study revealed high rates of inappropriate medicine disposal practices with direct impacts on pharmacological treatment and the environment. Continuing education of healthcare professionals and the general public is required to raise awareness about proper medicine use and disposal.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
municipal solid waste
mental health
primary care
single cell
combination therapy
smoking cessation