… on priority substances in water policy. These regulations are implemented in Germany through the Ordinance on the Protection of Surface Waters (OGewV). The OGewV … particularly problematic. Further information: Topic Rivers Topic Ground Water (in German) Topic Drinking Water Prescription and Dispensing An important contribution …

… products has been an integral part of the authorisation process for many years. In Germany, this has been a legal requirement since 1998. The UBA is responsible for … are listed here: Legal basis for the environmental assessment of pharmaceuticals (in German)   Process of environmental risk assessment of medicinal products for human …

… presence in water bodies and soil remain largely unknown. Download Table: German Environment Agency 2025: Toxicity of active substances to aquatic organisms - … are known as endocrine disruptors (3). Further information: Endocrine disruptors (in German) The environmental assessment of hormonal preparations and other …

… expected to rise. last update on 17.12.2024 Consumption of human pharmaceuticals in Germany Pharmaceuticals are essential tools in medicine and are omnipresent in our … exceeding 0.1 µg/L, based on the Health Guidance Value (GOW) for drinking water (in German) , in German surface waters. Particularly high concentrations of human …

… environment Informational materials on pharmaceuticals and the environment Source: German Environment Agency 2024 To support awareness efforts on the environmental … Download und Bestellung: Postcard: Household waste instead of glass containers (in German) Gallery: Image gallery - postcard on the disposal of leftover liquid drugs …

… Teaching materials on pharmaceuticals in the environment Lecture on pharmaceuticals … training and study programmes, making it difficult to thoroughly prepare and present the topic. This is where the UBA steps in, providing a basic slide set and … and pharmaceutical educators. It provides a general introduction to the topic and presents subject-specific solutions along the pharmaceutical life cycle, extending …

… to reducing the input of pharmaceuticals into the environment? Source: CC-BY 4.0 German Environment Agency, Ecologic Institute 2023 Recommending preventive and … substances would be helpful in this regard. In Sweden, the Janusinfo portal (in English) serves this purpose. This database helps identify more environmentally … correct disposal of leftover drugs (in Correct storage and disposal of drugs (in German) ABDA fact sheet “Disposal of expired drugs” (in German) Janusinfo: …

… into the environment, as sewage treatment plants cannot fully remove all substances present in wastewater. Treated water may still contain pharmaceutical residues, … Arzneimittelentsorgung.de UBA explanatory film: Correct disposal of expired drugs (in Germa Video: The Drugs We Wash Away: Pharmaceuticals, Drinking Water an BfArM … Don’t flush it – protect nature! Correct storage and disposal of drugs (in German) Expired drugs: Discard or use? (in German) Related contents Umweltbewusste …

… Environmentally conscious use of medicinal products Environmentally conscious use of … to reducing the entry of pharmaceuticals into the environment? Source: CC-BY 4.0 German Environment Agency, Ecologic Institute 2023 Preventing illness and reducing … Associated content Links Find the right disposal method: "Arzneimittelentsorgung"(German) Related publications Faltblatt: Do NOT dispose of drugs in the toilet or …

… Entry, occurrence, and effects of pharmaceuticals in the environm Wastewater … update on 20.01.2025 Medicines are essential tools in medical practice and are omnipresent in our daily lives. We all take medications as needed or on a regular basis, … of older population groups, an increase in medication consumption is expected in Germany over the coming decades (2). In Germany, approximately 2,500 different …

… Report on 14 regional and national Sustainability Research needs German National … A comprehensive overview of the information collected at the national levels, presenting results for each country is included in CASRI  report “National …

… CASRI report on enhancing Ethics, Gender Equality, and Diversity Strong together in … its public events and strives for a balanced ratio of female and male speakers and presenters. This policy emphasises the project's commitment to gender equality and … its public events and strives for a balanced ratio of female and male speakers and presenters. This policy emphasises the project's commitment to gender equality and …