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[Medication waste in a hospital setting: concerns and considerations]
Minke E Jongsma1,2, Marja J Bogaards3, Jiro B Grassi4
1Ziekenhuis Tjongerschans, Heerenveen: Afd. Centrum voor Farmaceutische Zorg.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|January 12, 2023
Summary
Unused medication waste significantly impacts public health CO2 emissions and incurs substantial financial losses. This study analyzes hospital medication waste streams to identify reduction strategies for improved environmental sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Pharmacoeconomics
Context:
- Medication use is a significant contributor to the public health sector's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
- Unused medication waste in public pharmacies alone amounts to an estimated 100 million Euros annually.
- Data on medication waste within hospital settings is currently lacking.
Purpose:
- To analyze medication waste streams within a hospital setting.
- To identify the primary causes of medication waste.
- To explore strategies for reducing medication waste and its environmental impact.
Summary:
- This study investigated hospital medication waste, highlighting its substantial financial and ecological costs.
- The analysis focused on understanding the medication distribution process and its environmental implications.
- Recommendations include integrating planetary health considerations into medication procurement and distribution decisions.
Impact:
- Reducing medication waste can lead to significant cost savings within the healthcare system.
- Minimizing pharmaceutical waste contributes to decreased environmental pollution and CO2 emissions.
- Accessible ecotoxicologic and production impact data are crucial for informed, sustainable medication management.
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