Disposal of unused and expired medications: A study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among community pharmacy visitors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improper disposal of medications is a growing global concern, leading to environmental contamination and public health risks, including accidental poisoning and antimicrobial resistance. This study assessed public knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding disposing of unused and expired medications among community pharmacy visitors in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Return and Disposal of Unused Medication questionnaire among 395 randomly selected participants, and a 100% response rate was achieved. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests, were used to identify significant associations with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.

Results

Over half of the respondents (

SUBMITTER: Khatri J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12464398 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature