Currently, about 0 million pounds of unused medications annually. Many people will eliminate drugs in drains or throwing them in the trash requirements. This can cause compounds of drugs for leaks in the water supply. The experts found traces of prescription drugs in drinking water of more than 50 million Americans. And over 100 different pharmaceuticals have been drawn in water sources worldwide.
Joseph H. Harrison, president of NCPA and the owner of the pharmacy, said: "Safe disposal programs and practices make a real difference in the fight against this growing concern for public health. I commend these pharmacies to intensify for the good of their communities and their patients. And, hopefully, consumers will benefit from a greater appreciation for their local community pharmacy. "
At this point, the federal government does not regulate pharmaceuticals in drinking water. A working group of the White House was supposed to be a team and research on the issue in December but this deadline came and went according Associated Press .
the national team of AP investigation launched an investigation into the problem and found that suppliers have found antibiotics, the anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones in drinking water, but they are not obliged to tell their consumers.
unwanted medications can create many problems for the Americans. Hopefully that this issue will continue to get national exposure in addition to health care companies (and even health insurance companies) will step to help.
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