THE IMPACT OF DISPOSAL OF EXPIRED MEDICINES ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Abstract:

The aim of the current study is, what are the types of expired medications that affect the environment? What are the effects of disposing of expired medications on the environment? What are the safe ways to dispose of expired medications, The questionnaire was created electronically via the Google Drive program, and then it was distributed via mobile phone on the social networking program (WhatsApp). Using e-mail for all participants to respond to the questionnaire. 600 questionnaires were distributed to all mobile groups, and 550 questionnaires were received on the researcher’s e-mail. (The target group is residents of the Holy City of Mecca, aged 25-60 years).

Keywords: risk, wasting, unused medicine, patient, society