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Disposal practice and factors associated with unused medicines in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study

Background The improper disposal of unused medicines is a worldwide concern because of its impact on the environment, economy, and health. This study aims to describe the disposal practice of unused medicine and identify factors associated with unused medicines in Malaysia. Methods This was a cross-...

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Main Authors:	Wang, Leong Seng, Aziz, Zoriah, Chik, Zamri
Format:	Article
Published:	BioMed Central 2021
Subjects:	R Medicine RA Public aspects of medicine
Online Access:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/26938/
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