[Pharmwaste] pharmaceutical sources
John Solvie
JSolvie@LasVegasNevada.GOV
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 07:19:29 -0700
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Does anyone know of any studies that have attempted to estimate the
percentage of pharmaceuticals in aquatic environments caused by flushing
unused medications down the toilet versus unmetabolized pharmaceuticals that
pass through the body? In other words, if the public no longer disposed of
any unused medications in the sewer, what would be the estimated percentage
reduction of pharmaceuticals in aquatic environments?
We have discussed this subject at length and cannot locate any empirical
findings. Any input you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
John Solvie
City of Las Vegas
Industrial Waste Section
(702) 229-6547
JSolvie@LasVegasNevada.gov <mailto:JSolvie@LasVegasNevada.gov>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Does anyone know of any studies that have attempted
to estimate the percentage of pharmaceuticals in aquatic environments caused by
flushing unused medications down the toilet versus unmetabolized pharmaceuticals
that pass through the body? In other words, if the public no longer
disposed of any unused medications in the sewer, what would be the estimated
percentage reduction of pharmaceuticals in aquatic
environments?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We have discussed this subject at length and cannot
locate any empirical findings. Any input you can provide would be greatly
appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>John Solvie</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>City of Las Vegas</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Industrial Waste Section</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>(702) 229-6547</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="mailto:JSolvie@LasVegasNevada.gov">JSolvie@LasVegasNevada.gov</A></FONT></DIV>
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