Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Disposal Practices and Awareness in Sefwi Wiawso Municipality, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The rising global demand for medication has intensified concerns about improper pharmaceutical waste disposal in Ghana. Although disposal laws exist, enforcement is weak. While some Ghanaian regions report poor disposal practices, the Western North remains unstudied. Sefwi Wiawso Municipal (SWM), a rapidly growing area with numerous health facilities, pharmacies, and OTCMs, lacks data on how pharmaceutical waste is handled. This study assessed disposal practices and environmental awareness among households and pharmacies/OTCMs in SWM.

Methods

A survey was conducted among 230 households and 31 pharmacies/OCTMs. Using the Kobo toolbox and Kobo Collect application, pre-validated structured questionnaires were administered randomly in major towns within the S

SUBMITTER: Ishmael SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500417 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature