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Anders Mongenthaler

Denmark

Dispose leftovers properly

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.”