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Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs
… it is essential to dispose of them properly. In Germany, disposal options for leftover drugs vary by region. The most commonly recommended methods are … Source: CC-BY 4.0 German Environment Agency, DECHEMA, Ecologic Institute 2023 Download image (1 MB) Next Previous Environmentally friendly disposal of expired … into the environment, as sewage treatment plants cannot fully remove all substances present in wastewater. Treated water may still contain pharmaceutical residues, …