Anders Mongenthaler
Denmark
Improper disposal of antimicrobials harms the environment and may contribute to the spread of resistance and the emergence of superbugs. Do not keep unused or expired antimicrobials; do not throw them in the trash, nor flush them down the toilet. Take them to a pharmacy or follow your local guidance for safe disposal.
“Just flush the antimicrobials down the toilet, EVA!” “Don’t waste time going to the pharmacy – throw the medicine in the trash, EVA!” “This Superbug is on you, John!!”
This is a classic satirical drawing. Instead of warning about what not to do, I wanted to show what happens when you do it, through an ordinary household conversation boiled down to one sentence.”