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Presents a range of pharmaceutical compounds categorized by mode of action and common usage, displaying the volumes (or number of prescriptions) that are dispersed* Discusses the detection of PPCPs in the environment using instrumentation and bioassay techniques, including microarrays* Covers the occurrences of PPCPs in aquatic systems, sediments, soil, and aerial environments* Considers the persistence and degradation of PPCPs in the environment, and links pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics with the kinetics of PPCPs in the environment* Explores engineering and treatment techniques that could minimize the impact of PPCPs in the environment* Includes numerous tables and figures that illustrate informationThis is an enlightening reference for engineers, toxicologists, ecologists, micro-biologists, and chemists involved in pollution and environmental analysis; policy-makers; professionals in federal and state regulatory agencies; and pharmaceutical professionals. It is also an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students in related fields.