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Because novel human IAV strains often contain genetic material of avian origin, this may contribute to resistance in viruses with pandemic potential. This study aimed to assess the environmental risk posed by four IAs\u2014oseltamivir carboxylate (OC), zanamivir (ZA), peramivir (PE), and amantadine (AM)\u2014based on their potential for environmental release, environmental stability, and induction of antiviral resistance. The assessment combined data from new experiments on (1) environmental release and (2) environmental stability of PE, AM, OC, and ZA, with results from previously published in vivo experiments in a mallard model examining (3) resistance development to OC, PE, and ZA in IAV. The risk of environmental release was assessed as high for OC, AM, and PE, and very high for ZA. Environmental stability ranged from very high to low, in the order PE\u2009&gt;\u2009AM\u2009&gt;\u2009OC\u2009&gt;\u2009ZA. 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