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Investigation of medicines consumption and disposal in Brazil: A study case in a developing country

2019; Elsevier BV; Volume: 671; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.03.334

1879-1026

Gabrielle Rabelo Quadra, Pâmela S.A. Silva, José R. Paranaíba, Iollanda I. P. Josué, Helena de Oliveira Souza, Rafaela dos Santos Costa, Marcos Antônio dos Santos Fernandez, Jéssica Andrade Vilas–Boas, Fábio Roland,

Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management

The incorrect disposal of medicines can be harmful to the environment. Here, we aim to understand the consumption and disposal of medicines in Brazil using online forms. 64% of the respondents have the habit to self-medicate. 66% of respondents dispose the disused or expired medicines in the garbage. 71.9% of respondents never receive any information about correct disposal of medicines. 95.2% of respondents believe that residues of medicines can be harmful to the environment. Environmental education can provide information to the population and help to mitigate pharmaceuticals pollution.