Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards disposal of unused and expired pharmaceuticals among community in Harar city, Eastern Ethiopia

ConclusionIn present study, there was high practice of keeping medication at home and most disposal approach indicated by the participants was not recommended methods. Awareness about proper disposal of unused and expired medicines among the public should be created. Guidelines on safe disposal are required and an organized method of collecting unused and expired pharmaceuticals needs to be introduced.
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research