List of suggestions for preventing the release of pharmaceuticals into the environment. Text content:  Environmental Checklist for Prescribing and Dispensing Medications
Environmental Checklist for Prescribing and Dispensing Medications

How can I, as a medical professional or pharmacist, contribute to reducing the input of pharmaceuticals into the environment?

Source: CC-BY 4.0 German Environment Agency, Ecologic Institute 2023

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