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A one-hour session on the pathways through which pharmaceuticals enter the environment, focusing on the implications for patient health. We discuss how residues from medications can affect ecosystems and the potential risks to human health, particularly in vulnerable populations. We also explore Canadian programs and regulations for the management of pharmaceutical waste. Host: Ivy Lam, CASCADES Speakers: Gigi Wong – Pharmacist, Quality, Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services, Fraser Health; Allen Bridge – Chair, Health Care Waste Management Community of Practice.