Logística reversa de resíduos de medicamentos domésticos: um estudo com consumidores de Anápolis-GO

Abstract

The general objective of this research was to analyze how consumers dispose of medication residues from home use. This study is part of the quantitative approach, descriptive modality, survey research. Standardized questionnaire composed of open and closed questions was used for data collection. 110 students enrolled in the evening courses (degree in Chemistry, Social Sciences, Technology in Logistics) from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Goiás - Campus Anápolis participated in the research. The collected data were treated with the aid of Microsoft Excel and analyzed based on empirical studies and theories related to the theme. The results revealed that the participants dispose of drug residues in inappropriate places, which can cause contamination of the environment and cause problems in the health of people, animals and plants. It is hoped that these results will help to structure the reverse logistics of medicines in the City of Anápolis, State of Goiás, in order to facilitate the disposal by the consumer, given that the participants alleged lack of time and distance from their homes to collection locations.