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Kerala Leads in Scientific Disposal of Expired Medicines

Kumari Sonali

Kerala Leads in Scientific Disposal of Expired Medicines:

Kerala is set to become the first state in India to scientifically collect and dispose of expired and unused medicines from households. The Kerala Drugs Control Department will officially launch the ‘nPROUD’ (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) initiative on February 22, 2025. This government-led project aims to tackle the growing issue of pharmaceutical waste, which poses environmental hazards and health risks.

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