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Sustainability

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Over 8.5 tonnes of medicines wasted every year in the Scottish borders

NHS Borders, one of 14 health boards in NHS Scotland, said prescription medicines cost it more than £30 million annually.

21 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GLP-1 pens a waste hazard as users ignorant over safe disposal

Up to 6 million needle pens from GLP-1 weight loss drugs could be going to landfill every year due to a lack of awareness about correct disposal methods.

22 Apr 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Economic analysis reveals shocking impact of years of underfunding on pharmacies

The long-awaited analysis found around 78 per cent of pharmacies in England are not sustainable in the short term.

28 Mar 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Sustaining the system

Can the pharmacy team play a role in making the healthcare sector more sustainable? We find out how every change implemented counts.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy inhaler disposal pilot boosts return rates by 300pc

Reminder stickers encouraged patients to return unwanted and expired inhalers.

13 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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London pharmacies take part in first NHS-funded inhaler recycling scheme

ICS announces first publicly funded inhaler recycling scheme.

17 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Inhaler company announces carbon neutral respiratory portfolio

Carbon minimal inhaler expected to launch in 2025, says Chiesi

15 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Grundon launches UK-wide inhaler recycling scheme

NHS Trusts and community pharmacies which sign up to the new scheme will have dedicated recycling containers for inhalers installed, making it as easy as possible for the public to participate.

19 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Facing (exhaust)ion

A 2023 report has identified some of the greatest environmental threats to health in the UK.

14 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Time out with: Suzan Craig

Suzan Craig tells TM how her Tahi nature sanctuary in New Zealand led to the creation of the Kaeā skincare brand

13 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Time out with: Regan Saveall

Chartered accountant Regan Saveall joined Dragonfly Biosciences in 2017 as chief financial officer and took over as CEO in 2019.

15 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Time out with: Howard Carter

Howard Carter talks about founding incognito 15 years ago after being let down by synthetic insect repellents on his travels.

18 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Time out with: Noel Abdayem

Dentist Noel Abdayem founded environmentally-friendly dental products company The Humble Co.

21 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The pros and cons of ethical sanitary products

With billions of sanpro products used every year in the UK, their environmental impact is a thorny issue.

15 Jan 2022 , 3 Min Article

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