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Guidance from GPhC incorporating sustainability into pharmacy education

Created on
5 Feb 2025
by
Nuala Hampson
The General pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has issued guidance to support implementation of standards for initial education and training of pharmacists and and training of independent prescribers.Both…
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Strategy for the Sustainable Use of Medicines in Northern Ireland Consultation

Created on
4 Dec 2024
by
Nuala Hampson
A strategy for the Sustainable Use of Medicines in Northern Irelandhas just been published for public consultation - open until 26th…
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Planetary Health Report Card

Created on
25 Nov 2024
by
Rebecca McEwen
Hi! I am one of the UK medical co-leads for the Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC). If you aren't familiar with the PHRC, it provides institutions with a needs assessment tool that allows the…
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Help contacting sustainability leads

Created on
11 Oct 2024
by
Laura-Jane Smith
HI all, I hope you can help. Next week we are launching Plants First Healthcare, an ask to the NHS to implement Plant-based meals as the default, without restricting choice, to improve our health…
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Update to Online SusQI Resource - Measuring Impact, Environmental Outcomes

Created on
2 Sep 2024
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Ayoma Ratnappuli
The 'Environmental outcomes - carbon footprinting for healthcare' document available on SusQI.org under 'Resources' and the 'Step-by-step guide: Step 4 Measure the Impact' has been updated to reflect…
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RCPCH webinar: Upskilling child health professionals to talk about air pollution

Created on
28 Aug 2024
by
Emily Parker
Air pollution is the second leading risk factor for death in children under the age of five. In 2017-19, an estimated 7% ofpaediatricasthma admissions in London were linked to spikes in air pollution.…
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GPhC Net Zero Action Plan

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27 Aug 2024
by
Nuala Hampson
The General Pharmaceutical Council has today published its Net Zero Action Plan. The document outlines how the GPhC is addressing their own carbon footprint and how they plan to use regulatory levers…
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Climate Action Fellowship

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22 Aug 2024
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Alex Pearson
Hi all, I'm Alex and I'm a pharmacist working in primary care in Nottingham. I have just started a part time role as a 'Clinical fellow for net zero ICS' in Nottingham. I have to implement a…
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Carbon intensity of medicines...

Created on
17 Aug 2024
by
Gerry Lowe
Hi Does anyone know of a list of the carbon emissions per unit dose of some drugs and related items, please? Specifically the following... Hartmann’s fluid, 0.5% bupivacaine (“heavy” – so with…
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PhD in good practices in sustainable procurement of medicines in the NHS

Created on
14 Aug 2024
by
Minna Eii
Dear all, I am a practicing pharmacist undertaking a PhD study at the University of Huddersfield, and I would appreciate your help. My research aims to inform the development of good practice…