Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, and their metabolites in the coastal environment: the escape to seawater and concerns

Key Points

• This research investigates the presence and effects of NSAIDs and analgesics in coastal waters.
• Literature review on NSAIDs and analgesics in the environment
• Analysis of pharmaceutical metabolites
• Assessment of coastline pollution
• NSAIDs and analgesics are frequently detected in coastal waters
• Presence of active metabolites raises ecological concerns
• Anticipated effects on marine life due to these pharmaceuticals