Study by Alberta pharmacists indicates drug wastage a "mammoth" problem.
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Abstract
A study involving unused drugs turned in at Alberta pharmacies has revealed that a large amount of drugs prescribed to patients is being wasted. Since 1988 Alberta pharmacies have collected 204 tonnes of discarded drugs and other medical products.