Abstract

A REVIEW OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY'S WASTE DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

Ruchika Kaushal*, Prachi Thakur, Alka Sharma and Prerna Thakur

Abstract

Leftover pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter personal care items, and occasionally accessories such as sharps, abandoned test strips, and other equipment make up pharmaceutical waste. It's a cause for concern because it jeopardises human and environmental health. Pharmaceutical waste, whether from a hospital, clinic, pharmacy, or private residence, cannot be disposed of in the same manner as conventional garbage due to the risks involved, and requires special handling. A variety of challenges arise when it comes to dealing with pharmaceutical waste. We covered waste types, pharmaceutical entrance routes into the environment, biological waste classification, and pharmaceutical waste management in this paper. There's also a danger that waste that hasn't been properly managed will end up in the hands of drug addicts. To correctly handle and dispose of trash, it is necessary to recognise the particular dangers of the waste product, as well as the capacity of a given disposal plan to control them.

Keywords: Management and Disposal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical waste.