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Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances
… of pharmaceutical substances should be prevented or reduced as far as possible in order to protect ecosystems and drinking water resources in the long term. Effects of … assess the environmental risk of pharmaceutical substances, it is necessary to consider not only their consumption volumes and entry pathways but also their specific … or good water solubility. Substances with so-called PBT properties are considered highly environmentally critical. These substances: degrade slowly and remain …