ReviewSAGE open medicine2025
Disposal of unused and expired medications: A study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among community pharmacy visitors.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) disposal practices in Tokha, Nepal: a health belief model study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- [Antibiotic use: psychological factors influencing perceptions and behavior of physicians and patients].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2026Review
- A University-Led Take-Back Program for Pharmaceutical Waste Management: Eleven Years of Real-World Evidence on Medication Non-Use and Disposal Patterns.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- From Policy to Practice: Community Pharmacists' Self-Reported Counseling Role in Pharmaceutical Waste Management.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Improper disposal of medications is a growing global concern, leading to environmental contamination and public health risks, including accidental poisoning and antimicrobial resistance. This study assessed public knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding disposing of unused and expired medications among community pharmacy visitors in Kathmandu, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Return and Disposal of Unused Medication questionnaire among 395 randomly selected participants, and a 100% response rate was achieved. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests, were used to identify significant associations with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Results: Over half of the respondents ( Conclusion: Despite positive attitudes, gaps in practice highlight the urgent need for awareness campaigns and structured disposal programs. The findings suggest actionable measures, including national guidelines and pharmacy-led take-back programs, to mitigate improper disposal of unused and expired medicines.
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