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  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 17.11.2025

    Soil science

    A floor pit with differently coloured layers.

    … strong soil types differ greatly in terms of the mechanisms with which they control environmental processes. We human beings are the main beneficiaries of these … that is practiced by agricultural engineers, geographers, geologists, and lately environmental scientists who specialize in ecology. This field needs to be … strong soil types differ greatly in terms of the mechanisms with which they control environmental processes. We human beings are the main beneficiaries of these …

  • Article from 21.02.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health

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    ALISE: Aligned Study for Environmental Health The ALISE study is the German contribution to the PARC project. … (Aligned Study for Environmental Health) is the German contribution to the European research project PARC. The study examines the exposure of children and adolescents in Germany to environmental pollutants. In PARC, data from 20 European countries is analysed to determine the chemical exposure of …

  • Article from 19.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Concepts and mitigation strategies

    Photo of an arm with a doctor's coat and gloves holding a globe.

    … environment, solutions should primarily target the beginning of the causal chain. Environmental aspects should ideally be considered as early as the drug development … explored to enable more efficient and targeted dosing of active substances. Closing data gaps In recent years, several EU-funded research programmes have investigated the environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals, …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental aspects of the authorisation of human medicinal pro

    Das Foto zeigt mehrere Erlenmeyerkolben mit grünlichem Inhalt, die in einer hellerleuchteten Laborumgebung auf einem Tisch aufgereiht sind.

    Environmental aspects of the authorisation of human medicinal pro Versuchsaufbau … exempt. describes the testing strategy and scope of testing. defines the specific data requirements for environmental exposure, fate, and behaviour of the active … In Phase II, the physico-chemical properties of the active substance are determined based on the data submitted by the applicant, including water and fat solubility and …

  • Article from 18.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances

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    Environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances Taking a water sample Source: … water solubility. Substances with so-called PBT properties are considered highly environmentally critical. These substances: degrade slowly and remain in the … enters surface waters, where it is detected at very low concentrations (1). Research from laboratory and field studies indicates that endocrine-active …

  • Article from 17.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry and occurrence of human pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Pharmaceutical substances have been detected in the environment in at least 89 countries around the world.

    … treatment plants into water bodies. Due to increasing pharmaceutical consumption, environmental pollution is expected to rise. last update on 17.12.2024 Consumption … from thirteen substance classes were present in concentrations exceeding 0.1 µg/L, based on the Health Guidance Value (GOW) for drinking water (in German) , in German … German Sewage Sludge Ordinance (in German) . The German Environment Agency collects data on pharmaceutical findings in the environment worldwide in its UBA Database

  • Article from 14.02.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment

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    … Source: German Environment Agency 2024 To support awareness efforts on the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals, the UBA has developed a range of … cities visualises the appropriate regional disposal methods for leftover medicines, based on data from arzneimittelentsorgung.de (as of March 2023). In some districts or cities, …

  • Article from 16.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment

    Photo of a packed lecture hall, an infographic on the environmentally friendly disposal of pharmaceutical waste is projected onto a screen.

    Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment Lecture on pharmaceuticals … environment, their occurrence and effects, and concluding with measures to reduce environmental contamination and a discussion introduction. The aim is to reduce the … environment, their occurrence and effects, and concluding with measures to reduce environmental contamination and a discussion introduction. The aim is to reduce the …

  • Article from 13.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects

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    Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects The pharmacy as a central place for information on the … Volker Witt / Adobe Stock By integrating environmental aspects into guideline-based counselling, pharmacy professionals can play a crucial role in reducing the … this regard. In Sweden, the Janusinfo portal (in English) serves this purpose. This database helps identify more environmentally friendly pharmaceutical alternatives …

  • Article from 12.12.2024 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs

    Photo: Hand throws pills into toilet overlaid with prohibition symbol

    Environmentally conscious disposal of leftover drugs Do NOT dispose of leftover … and no longer pose a threat to the environment. last update on 12.12.2024 Environmentally friendly disposal of leftover drugs Pharmaceutical products are …

  • Article from 20.01.2025 | Last changed: 17.06.2025

    Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm

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    … via sinks and toilets also contributes to this issue. Further information: Environmentally friendly disposal of leftover drugs Sewage treatment plants cannot … the extent of the risks is difficult to assess, mainly due to a lack of data on their effects and the absence of long-term studies. This is concerning, as … framework for combating antimicrobial resistance, there is still significant research needed regarding resistance in the environment. Effects of pharmaceutical …