Pharmacists knowledge, perception and practice regarding medication disposal

Jankie, Satish; Stuart, Arlene Villarroel; Barsatee, Naveeta; Dookhan, Vicky; Sookdeo, Kadita; Hernandez, Sasha; Mohammed, Cheyenne

doi:10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100202

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“…Some of these roles include educating patients about the potential risks associated with keeping unused or expired medications at home, emphasizing the importance of proper disposal. 18 They can provide guidance on safe disposal options, such as local take-back programs, which prevent environmental harm and the diversion of controlled substances. 19 Pharmacists can also ensure compliance with regulations, staying informed about federal and state guidelines, and often collaborate with other organizations to promote responsible medication disposal practices, protecting public health and the environment.…”

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Assessment of knowledge and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in a community in Liberia

Toe,

Orok,

Erah

2023

Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Assessment of knowledge and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in a community in Liberia

Toe,

Orok,

Erah

2023

Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy

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“…Nevertheless, it was verified that a study carried out in Karbala, Iraq, with 129 pharmacists, demonstrated that these professionals had unsatisfactory knowledge about methods on disposal of medications [ 16 ], equally evidenced in a study released in The United Arab Emirates, which more thanone-third of pharmacists discarded pharmaceutical dosage forms, including solid as well as liquid, in unauthorized places, such as sinks and toilet seats [ 28 ]. Regarding to patients counseling about ways of disposal, a study released in Trinidad with 400 pharmacists evidenced that more than one-third of pharmacists don’t advise patients concerning the medication disposal [ 17 ], in this same perspective, a study carried out in South Africa, which the minority of healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, advise patients to adopt safe disposal practices, and, even more worrying is the majority of these professionals considering the incineration and discard in sinks and toilet seats as correct ways of medication disposal [ 15 ]. This practice was verified in Kosovo, as well, once more than a half of pharmacystudents asserted that discard expired and unused medications in the garbage [ 29 ].…”

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“…However, there is a concern regarding the exercise of this practice by pharmacists in community pharmacies, since the guidelines provided are not always adequate, such as, for example, disposing of medicines in the trash [ 16 ]. Most pharmacists do not advise patients on drug disposal and many of them discard expired drugs in the trash at their workplace [ 17 ].…”

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Guidance provided by pharmacists to customers regarding to destination of unused household medications: disposal of household medications

Michelin,

Bonifácio,

Nagata

et al. 2023

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Discarding pharmaceuticals in the garbage or into the sewage system are still the most common methods in many countries. This study aims to investigate the guidance provided by pharmacists to customers on the disposal of unused and expired household medications in São Paulo State, Brazil. Method The study population consisted of 630 pharmacists from the State of São Paulo, who work in community pharmacies. They answered an online questionnaire with questions composed in three blocks: demographic, work, and academic information on the pharmacist; guidance about the disposal of household medications; and knowledge regarding the reverse logistics of these medications. An invitation to participate in the questionnaire was made via WhatsApp, individually and collectively. Inferential statistics were performed using the chi-square test and were considered significant when p < 0.05%. Results Among the participating pharmacists, the majority were women under 60 years old,56 (8.89%) stated that they never orient the customer regarding the disposal of unused and expired household medications, while 574 (91,12%) indicated that they almost provide guidance. The frequency with which they provided guidance was influenced by the number of years since graduation (p = 0.0047), the time they had worked in pharmacies and drugstores (p = 0.0007), and whether or not they had a graduate degree (p = 0.0181). Regarding the disposal of medications, among the 643 responses provided by the pharmacists,516 (80.25%) indicated that they oriented customers to return them to a pharmacy. Conclusion A small number of pharmacists always orient customers on the proper disposal that should be followed for unused and expired household medications, prioritizing their return to a pharmacy. In general, these pharmacists have longer periods of work experience and higher academic qualifications. Thus, it is important to increase knowledge through professional training and further education programs.

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“…Also, Silva et al (2014) mention that solid health waste is usually collected fortnightly and monthly. Jankie et al (2022) alluded in their study that the pharmaceutical distributor or the Medicines Inspectorate disposes of most expired medicines.…”

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Reverse Logistics: an approach to raising awareness of the risks caused by the incorrect disposal of expired drugs

Oliveira

Teixeira

Souza

et al. 2023

DUTCH J FINANCE MANA

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The growth in the manufacture of medicines and their consumption has potentiated an exponential growth in the improper disposal of medicines. This improper disposal comes from the population's lack of information or choice to do it the right way, increasing the risks of contamination of the environment and of the human being. This research seeks to contribute to the awareness of the risks that the incorrect disposal of expired drugs produces in the environment. This study was applied to Brazil, specifically to the state of Ceará. A quantitative methodology by questionnaire was developed with the population (N=71) and pharmacies in Ceará (N=7). The main results of this investigation indicate that there is misinformation among most of the population regarding the correct disposal practices and the impact of doing it incorrectly on the environment and the population. As for the establishments that sell medicines, there is a lack of interest in creating policies for the awareness of correct disposal. This study is intended to be of added value to government organizations, the academic community, and all those interested in reverse logistics in health and sustainability.

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Pharmacists knowledge, perception and practice regarding medication disposal

Cited by 9 publications

References 14 publications

Assessment of knowledge and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in a community in Liberia

Assessment of knowledge and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in a community in Liberia

Guidance provided by pharmacists to customers regarding to destination of unused household medications: disposal of household medications

Reverse Logistics: an approach to raising awareness of the risks caused by the incorrect disposal of expired drugs

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