A Database on Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance in Wastewater and Solid Waste from Pharmaceutical Industry Based on a Systematic Review

A comprehensive database has been developed to address the knowledge gap in managing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in pharmaceutical wastewater and solid waste. The database, which contains data from 270 distinct samples collected across 45 fermentation residue treatment systems and 46 wastewater treatment systems, primarily fermentation residues, reveals that antibiotic concentrations range from 82 to 1,663 mg/L in raw wastewater and from 1,000 to 10,182 mg/kg dry matter in antibiotic fermentation residues. Treatment technologies have shown significant reductions in both antibiotic concentrations and ARG levels within wastes. The database provides the first global perspective on antibiotic and ARG contamination from antibiotic production processes, supporting AMR management initiatives. The database is accessible to researchers and industry stakeholders via the link https://dash.drwater.net/antiboard/.