A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Knowledge of Pharmacy Students About Drug Pollution in Spain

Zuriñe Abajo1, Saioa Domingo-Echaburu2, Carmen Évora3

  • 1NanoBioCel Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.

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