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Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to lead efforts in reducing the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and promoting sustainability across healthcare systems. While research demonstrates that…
This screencast is for staff in care homes, general practice and community pharmacy who wish to develop an understanding of the environmental, financial and social impacts of medicines waste in the…
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Greener Pharmacy Toolkit was launched in April 2025 to support pharmacy staff to reduce their carbon footprint as well as save money and improve services. The…
All personal level pharmaceutical waste should be returned to Community Pharmacies - this has been part of the Community Pharmacy ‘essential services’ contract since 2004.This piece of work surveyed…
Case study exploring pilots of the 'Show Me Your Meds Please' (SMYM) project, an approach where community staff ask a simple screening question, “Show me your meds, please?” which helps to identify…
Published date
June 2025
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Deborah Gompertz, Complex Care GP, Somerset Foundation Trust, and Victoria Welsh, Head of Profession Physiotherapy and Bid Lead and Innovation Discovery Manager at NHS Trust
Project completed as part of the 2024/25 RUH Bath Green Team Competition.Team members:Rebekah Hewitt (Senior Education & Development Pharmacist/Senior Teacher Practitioner, RUH)Mandy Slatter (Pharmacy…
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February 2025
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Rebekah Hewitt (Senior Education & Development Pharmacist/Senior Teacher Practitioner, RUH), Mandy Slatter (Pharmacy Practice Research Lead, RUH), Megan Stevens (Clinical Pharmacy Technician for Biologics/Senior Aseptic Services Technician, RUH
Objectives We sought to review studies that examine healthcare professionals’ and students’ knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding medication disposal. We also explore recommendations and…
The Sustainability in Pharmacy Education annual report provides a summary of the work of this group and example of how pharmacy education for sustainable healthcare is being applied with schools of…
We have described the approach we are taking to implement sustainable development objectives in the Faculty of Medicine at UNamur. We are now continuing with the creation of a new teaching unit…
Project completed as part of the South Health Campus, Alberta Health Services Green Team Competition, 2024Team membersVivian Ip, Nathan Brown, Alan Chu, Leyla Baghirzada, Joanna Fifen, Esther Ho, Ryan…
