Mariani AriffinTengku Sahbanun Tengku Zakili2024-05-202024-05-202019https://repoemc.ukm.my/handle/123456789/1205Although pharmaceuticals treat illnesses and prevent diseases in humans and animals, ironically, they are now among the emerging pollutants in the environment. As individuals continue to consume medicines, households can become a primary source of pharmaceutical pollutants. This paper explains relevant Malaysian law and policy on the issue. Using a questionnaire survey, it also assesses public perception concerning the environmental impact of pharmaceutical waste and the current methods of disposal that are practiced in Selangor.enEmerging pollutantsEnvironmental risksHazardous wasteRegulationsUnwanted medicinesWaste disposalJournal