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If we consider the life cycle of a medicine, from design and development, marketing authorisation to production, post- authorisation, health technology assessment, prescription and consumption and finally waste disposal, pharmacy can have an impact at every stage.
However, the resources set up at the beginning of the project were unable to accommodate the large quantities of recycling being received.
If we can focus on preventing the waste in the first place it negates the need for the recycling process down the road’, she says.
It’s not about being greedy; it is not about taking what you can, it is about the holistic approach and getting the balance right. The pharmacist and our trained assistants are available for advice on all medicines and minor ailments, in private if required. When you are prescribed a new medicine by your doctor our pharmacists can offer support and advice to ensure you take the new medication as prescribed without suffering any unwanted side effects or explain any further questions you may have.Recycling is the thin end of the green wedge and is something everyone can get into, and everyone can understand. Rushey Green Pharmacy is a late night independent community pharmacy open every day based at The Primary Care Centre, Hawstead Road, London, SE6 4JH. A spokesperson for TerraCycle told The Pharmacist, there was an ‘encouragingly high uptake’ for the scheme.
However, both said it is still a great way for people to get involved in sustainability and to help pharmacies ‘get into a greener mindset’. The scheme, run by TerraCycle – which specialises in recycling hard-to-recycle materials – was launched initially in September 2020 to enable households to recycle their used medicine blister packs from any manufacturer through a network of independent pharmacies. The benefit of having this support is that we are there 7 days a week whenever you need help, or even just a friendly professional to speak with. Yemodia cannot be held responsible or liable for the accuracy, correctness, usefulness or reliability of the data. Rather than keeping someone on blood pressure tablets long term, why don’t we tackle their weight issues and promote a healthy lifestyle?
You can start your sustainability journey and show your personal commitment by following our Climate Change Charter. We are registered with The Information Commissioners Office and comply with the Data Protection Act and the NHS code of practice on confidentiality. Pharmacists can help stop the need for recycling down the road by helping patients better understand the medicines they are on and the impact they have on the environment’. There is now more support than ever before, not just in the form of information, but also products designed to reduce cravings and to fight off any of the horrible withdrawal symptoms.
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