ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2026
Medical patch disposal practices and information sources: A pharmacy customer survey before and after an information initiative.
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Background: Promoting proper disposal of pharmaceuticals is among the most essential means to mitigate their environmental impacts. Several challenges prevent the proper disposal of medicines, such as a lack of guidance and difficulties in implementing the guidance. These issues are pronounced in the case of medical patch disposal, which is yet an unexplored subject in research. This study examined pharmacy customers' practices, information sources, and the impact of a national half-year-long information campaign regarding the proper disposal of medical patches. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Finnish pharmacy customers purchasing medical patches before (spring 2022, Results: Of the respondents ( Conclusions: This study showed only a modest improvement in medical patch disposal practices due to the information campaign, indicating the need for longer-term communicational measures to raise public awareness and promote proper disposal practices. These measures should employ diverse information channels and target different stakeholders, including the education of healthcare professionals.
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