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Prescribing drugs: Environmental aspects

By integrating environmentally conscious approaches into prescribing practices, doctors can actively help reduce the entry of pharmaceuticals into the environment while ensuring high-quality patient care. read more

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Dispensing drugs: Environmental aspects

By integrating environmental aspects into guideline-based counselling, pharmacy professionals can play a crucial role in reducing the entry of pharmaceutical substances into the environment. Additionally, they can contribute by conducting medication reviews, engaging in collaboration with medical professionals, and providing information on the responsible disposal of leftover medicines. read more

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Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment

Pharmaceutical substances in the environment are a growing concern. The UBA provides freely accessible, scientifically reviewed teaching materials for medical and pharmaceutical educators. With a basic slide set and accompanying texts, this topic can be taught in a comprehensive and practice-oriented manner, even within tight curricula. read more

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Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment

To support awareness efforts on the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals, the UBA has developed a range of informational materials, some of which are available in multiple languages. These include flyers, posters, postcards, and a birthday calendar, as well as free texts and images that can be used in various media channels. read more

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