Medicines (incl anaesthetics and inhalers)

Yewmaker have published "Sustainable Medicines", a brief e-book(12 pages) which summarises the causes of wasted medicines and the solutions which Yewmaker and the Sustainable Medicines Partnership are…

Nienke Spil, medical student from University of Groningen presents the findings of her research that undertook to carbon footprint caesarean section and vaginal delivery at Manchester NHS foundation…

Nienke Spil, medical student from University of Groningen presents the findings of her research that undertook to carbon footprint caesarean section and vaginal delivery at Manchester NHS foundation…

Marc Beaumont, sustainability lead from Hull University teaching hospital explains how his multi-disciplinary team achieved an 87% reduction in their Entonox emissions with an additional cost saving…

Here are some links to Dutch information: -national green deal: The five goals of the Green Deal for Sustainable Healthcare (greendeals.nl) -our website: www.sustainablehospital.org -knmp…

A special edition of our Medicines Information Northern Ireland (MINI) focusing on sustainability in healthcare.

A UK policy paper, focusing on the issue of pharmaceuticals in the environment, calling for 'eco-directed and sustainable pharmaceutical prescribing' as one of the many solutions to reduce…

Poster and abstract describing a study to determine patient medicine disposal habits according to: - Medicine formulation e.g. tablets/capsules, liquids - Medication source e.g. Hospital, GP,…

The Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), Oxford and Wessex AHSNs have created a practical guide for healthcare professionals working in the respiratory field which aims to benefit patients and reduce the…

Dear all, Sharing in case of use, the UHD guideline for managing medicines stock in a heatwave. This incorporates SPS guidance and pharmacokinetic data. We hope to have produced a pragmatic guide…