CDSCO drug disposal guidelines

UNEP SAFE DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINES REPORT

A recent UNEP report warns that 50% of household medicines become waste, driving Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). To combat this, India is implementing NAP-AMR 2.0 and Kerala’s nPROUD initiative, focusing on One Health, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and precise prescriptions for a sustainable future.