Drug regulator issues list of drugs that should be flushed if unused or expired
India's drug regulatory body, CDSCO, advises flushing 17 specific drugs, including painkillers and anti-anxiety medications, down the sink if unused or expired due to potential harm. For other medications, they recommend scientific disposal through 'drug take back' initiatives to prevent environmental pollution. Studies reveal that improper disposal leads to drug presence in water sources, contributing to multi-drug resistant pathogens.
India's drug regulatory body, CDSCO, advises flushing 17 specific drugs, including painkillers and anti-anxiety medications, down the sink if unused or expired due to potential harm. For other medications, they recommend scientific disposal through 'drug take back' initiatives to prevent environmental pollution. Studies reveal that improper disposal leads to drug presence in water sources, contributing to multi-drug resistant pathogens.
