Table 2.

Medicines waste disposal methods.

Treatment	Advantages	Disadvantages
Incineration [67]	Low cost, accepts different waste types, minimises the waste volume	Not environmentally friendly, increases pollution, high cost
Autoclaving [68]	Environmentally friendly, used for infectious waste and sharps	Does not minimise the volume and is not cost effective
Microwave Irradiation [69]	No combustion or gasification, minimal emissions	Not applicable for all waste, high cost
Pyrolysis [69]	Environmentally friendly, disposes of all kinds of waste, minimises the waste volume	High cost, requires certified professional workers
Landfill [68]	Low cost	Not environmentally friendly, increases health risks
Recycling [70]	Environmentally friendly, reduces cost	Not all types of waste can be recycled