The Life-Cycle of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment

This book explores the impact of pharmaceuticals in the environment, including the role of global prescribing and the measurement of pharmaceutical levels in natural water, such as raw and treated sewage, and in potable water, along with methods currently available to degrade pharmaceuticals in natural waters

B.M. Peake (Author), R. Braund (Author), Alfred Tong (Author), Louis A Tremblay (Author)

9781907568251, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 9 November 2015

268 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.2 cm, 0.41 kg

The Life-Cycle of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment identifies pathways of entry of pharmaceuticals into the environment, beginning with the role of global prescribing and disposal practices. The book then discusses typical levels of common pharmaceuticals and how they can be determined in natural waters such as raw and treated sewage, and in potable water. In addition, sections examine methods currently available to degrade pharmaceuticals in natural waters and some of their ecotoxicological impacts, along with future considerations and the growing concept of product stewardship.

Prescribing practices of pharmaceuticalsDisposal practices of pharmaceuticalsPharmaceutical levels detected within natural watersRemoval and degradation of pharmaceuticals in natural watersEnvironmental impactConclusions/future policies

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], The environment [RN], Insects [entomology PSVT7], Pharmacology [MMG]