An important reference for researchers in the pharmaceutical industry, environmentalists and policy makers wanting to better understand the impacts of pharmaceuticals on the environment.
... and polypharmacy (Chapter 2) also contribute to medications that are simply abandoned in the cupboard (Sorensen et al., 2005) and unintentional accumulation from such forgetfulness often occurs (Stewart and Pearson, 1999).
Following the success of the first edition, this pioneering study of pharmaceuticals in the environment has been updated and greatly extended.
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The book "Sustainable Pharmacy" will address all these issues and will be the first one dealing with this important topic.
The detection of pharmaceutical residues remained elusive until instruments such as liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry became commonplace in environmental laboratories.
This report calls for a better understanding of the effects of pharmaceutical residues in the environment, greater international collaboration and accountability distribution, and policy actions to prevent and remedy emerging concerns.
This book describes current health impact concerns, methods for assessing risk, and lessening the negative impact on health through research and analysis.
This books includes the views of academic, industry and government scientists, and thus aims for a balanced presentation of all standpoints.
Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
The book also addresses inequalities and environmental injustices in relation to environmental exposures and health impacts.