Hamdard Journal of Pharmacy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(1), С. 16 - 26
Опубликована: Март 14, 2023
Pharmaceutical
active
preparations
are
designed
with
specific
biological
and
physiological
properties.
These
formulations
possess
desired
therapeutic
action
against
numerous
diseases
infections.
But
some
have
hazardous
effects
on
the
environment
when
it
comes
to
disposal
of
medicines,
is
necessary
know
about
importance
proper
waste
disposal.
The
primary
objective
study
medicinal
system
awareness
among
health
care
professionals
especially
past
expiry
date.
cross-sectional
survey-based
was
performed
in
Karachi.
Data
collected
through
an
online
Google
questionnaire
form.
results
were
analyzed.
Among
203
responders,
65%
(n=132)
females
while
other
35%
(n=71)
males.
Approximately
57.1%
(n=116)
agreed
that
they
aware
hazards
medication
63.05%
(n=128)
think
responsibility
Pharmacies
Association
regulatory
bodies
for
medicines.
recommends
we
establish
uniform
guidelines
safe
expired
or
unused
medications.
Significant
problems
malpractices
identified
unused,
unwanted
prescription
medication,
lack
a
drug
take-back
system,
medications
&
surgical,
inadequate
adversely
affecting
our
health.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20(16), С. 6584 - 6584
Опубликована: Авг. 16, 2023
COVID-19
caused
an
increase
in
the
demand
for
medications,
which
led
to
pharmaceutical
waste
and
there
is
no
doubt
that
this
contributes
environmental
pollution.
Hence,
it
became
necessary
search
how
protect
improve
environment
by
encouraging
behavior
of
medication
reduction.
Accordingly,
study
aims
investigate
factors
affecting
intentions
reduce
waste.
Considering
this,
we
develop
extended
theory
planned
(TPB)
framework
incorporating
constructs
moral
obligation,
awareness,
risk
perception.
Using
convenience
sampling
method
based
on
a
self-administered
questionnaire,
total
225
usable
responses
were
collected
five
Algerian
cities.
The
results
showed
positive
attitudes
(β
=
0.316,
p
<
0.001),
obligation
0.291,
awareness
0.227,
perceived
control
(PBC)
0.151,
greater
risks
0.127,
subjective
norm
0.096,
0.05)
significantly
positively
influence
minimization
intention.
Furthermore,
our
analyses
revealed
TPB
model
explained
73.40%
intention
variance.
In
conclusion,
have
explored
intentions,
may
be
gap
between
intent
actual
behavior.
Therefore,
recommend
future
studies
examine
reduction
ethics
religious
commitment
as
predictors
intentions.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 18
Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2025
This
paper
highlights
potential
active
pharmaceutical
ingredients
(APIs)
generations
from
improper
disposal
of
medicines
and
captures
the
perceptions
key
stakeholders
-
households
actors
in
Upper
Citarum
River
Basin
(UCRB).
Most
waste
is
disposed
with
household
waste,
suggesting
landfills
are
most
significant
APIs
contamination
sources.
We
highlight
complex
relationship
between
knowledge,
risk
perception,
behavioural
intentions,
stressing
relevance
perception
as
a
mediator
when
studying
how
knowledge
affects
behaviour.
Age
income
suggested
to
moderate
intention.
There
heavy
use
over-the-counter
prescription
drugs
UCRB,
especially
Paracetamol
(426.1
tons/year)
Amoxicillin
(343.7
tons/year).
Measured
herbal
cultural
significance
dependence
on
traditional
medicine.
suggest
examining
influence
affect
behaviour
safe
medicine
environmental
health
impact
water
systems.
The
pharmaceutical
industry
plays
a
critical
role
in
providing
essential
healthcare
products
to
people
globally.
However,
the
industry's
operations
and
supply
chains
have
significant
environmental
impacts,
including
consumption
of
resources,
generation
waste,
emission
greenhouse
gases.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
impact
green
chain
management
(GSCM)
practices
on
sustainability
firms.
was
desk
review.
It
followed
systematic
approach,
conducting
comprehensive
search
across
academic
databases
such
as
Google
Scholar,
Research
Gate,
JSTOR,
Emerald
Insight
ProQuest,
journals
conference
proceedings.
paper
outlined
findings
past
studies
done
relationship
between
GSCM
organizational
especially
researcher
sourced
online
under
criteria
that
they
focused
were
carried
out
from
year
2010
2023.
showed
has
positive
firm
sustainability.
Additionally,
firms
embraced
demonstrated
heightened
commitment
employee
welfare
community
engagement
further
enhancing
social
research
also
highlighted
procurement
performance,
particularly
energy
reduction
waste
management.
Green
manufacturing
led
improved
emphasizing
optimized
production
processes
reduced
hazardous
substances.
conclusion
adoption
holds
immense
promise
for
evidence
suggests
proactive
integration
leads
reductions
resource
consumption,
lower
emissions,
operational
efficiency.
concluded
Kenya
should
develop
implement
holistic
strategies
encompass
eco-friendly
sourcing,
efficient
transportation,
reduction,
responsible
disposal
minimize
impact.
Pharmaceutical
build
strong
partnerships
with
suppliers
encourage
sustainable
throughout
chain,
ensuring
compliance
standards
driving
collective
efforts
towards
goals.
