The collection and disposal of waste medications

U.S. Pharmacist

Volumn 33, Issue 6, 2008, Pages

  Lynch, J Christopher ^a   McCullough, Theresa ^a  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ANTIBIOTIC AGENT; COSMETIC; DIAGNOSTIC AGENT; DRUG; FRAGRANCE; NUTRACEUTICAL;

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; GOVERNMENT REGULATION; HOSPITAL WASTE; INTOXICATION; LAW ENFORCEMENT; PHARMACIST; PHARMACY; REVIEW; WASTE DISPOSAL; WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT; WATER POLLUTION; WATER QUALITY; WATER SUPPLY;

EID: 48649099867     PISSN: 01484818     EISSN: None     Source Type: Trade Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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