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Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm
… of unused medicines via sinks and toilets also contributes to this issue. Further information: Environmentally friendly disposal of leftover drugs Sewage treatment … measured in 89 countries worldwide in soils, surface waters, and sediments — 221 more substances than in 2016. In Germany, 414 pharmaceutical substances, including … exposure to even low concentrations on humans and ecosystems remain unknown. Moreover, the presence of pharmaceutical residues — regardless of whether they are …