Quantifying Antimicrobial Disposals at Six Community Pharmacies With Longitudinal Medication Disposal Programs: An Underappreciated Component of a One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Stewardship - Takeaways - MDSpire

Quantifying Antimicrobial Disposals at Six Community Pharmacies With Longitudinal Medication Disposal Programs: An Underappreciated Component of a One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Stewardship

  • By

  • Elizabeth Hoskins

  • Elizabeth M Bickenbach

  • Margaret Buchanan

  • Steve Detter

  • Michael Ferguson

  • Ahunna Freeman

  • Ryan Hoskins

  • Aaron Johnston

  • Robbin Lee

  • Brian Marks

  • Brittany R Weger

  • Courtney L Bradley

  • Jordan R Smith

  • Travis J Carlson

  • October 10, 2025

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    Unused, unwanted, and expired medications, including antibiotics, pose significant risks to patients and the environment.

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    A One Health approach to antimicrobial stewardship emphasizes the connection between human health and environmental impact.

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    From November 2021 to May 2023, 144,084 UUE prescription medication tablets were disposed of at six community pharmacies.

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    Antimicrobials represented 2.6% of disposed tablets, totaling nearly 1.3 kg of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

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    Community education on responsible medication disposal is crucial for reducing environmental contamination and antimicrobial resistance.

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Quantifying Antimicrobial Disposals at Six Community Pharmacies With Longitudinal Medication Disposal Programs: An Underappreciated Component of a One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Stewardship

  • by Elizabeth Hoskins, Elizabeth M Bickenbach, Margaret Buchanan, Steve Detter, Michael Ferguson, Ahunna Freeman, Ryan Hoskins, Aaron Johnston, Robbin Lee, Brian Marks, Brittany R Weger, Courtney L Bradley, Jordan R Smith, Travis J Carlson

  • October 10, 2025

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