Assessment of knowledge and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in a community in Liberia
Background: Expansion of pharmaceutical industries and improved availability of pharmaceuticals across the world have contributed to an increase in drug usage and accumulation in homes. Improper disposal of expired and unused medications has several consequences such as environmental pollution, and...
Main Authors: | Jerry Toe, Edidiong Orok, Patrick Erah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667276623001506 |
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