Pharmaceuticals

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020836",
  "term": "Pharmaceuticals",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Compounds manufactured for use as medicinal drugs.\n\n2. Pharmaceuticals refer to prescription and over-the-counter therapeutic drugs and veterinary drugs.\n\n3. Compounds manufactured for use as medicinal drugs. [Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Glossary]",
  "subject": "Ecosystems",
  "references": [
    "Chesapeake Bay Glossary",
    "EPA Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in Water at http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/ppcp/"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/pharmaceuticals/"
}