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Entry pathways of pharmaceuticals into the environment

Schematic representation of the entry routes of human pharmaceuticals from households, hospitals and care facilities as well as production via wastewater treatment plants into water bodies.

The main route of entry of human pharmaceuticals into the environment is via wastewater.

Source: German Environment Agency

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