RP8 Ecotoxicology of Agrochemicals and Pharmaceuticals
Thursday, 17 November 2005: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM in Exhibit Hall

(HAN-1117-728259) Comparison of Acute and Chronic Daphnia Ecotoxicity Data for Selected Pharmaceuticals.

Hannah, R¹, ¹ GlaxoSmithKline, King of Prussia, PA, USA

ABSTRACT- GlaxoSmithKline as part of an overall material hazard assessment strategy has been routinely developing ecotoxicity and environmental fate data on pharmaceuticals, isolated intermediates and key starting materials. As part of an initiative to improve environmental hazard assessments, GSK has been applying chronic ceriodaphnia ecotoxicity screening assays to a variety of active pharmaceuticals across a range of therapeutic classes. Initial results will be presented and assessed.

Key words: aquatic, ecotoxicology, pharmaceuticals, chronic