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Exploring climate-conscious pharmacy: considerations for community pharmacists
Jamie Y Park1, Sarah Semchism2, Claire V Moyana2
1Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3M6, Canada.
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|October 24, 2025
Summary
Community pharmacies can adopt climate-conscious practices by utilizing identified resources for mitigation and adaptation. Pharmacists play a key role in planetary health, with patient-centered approaches enhancing implementation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Public Health
Background:
- Climate change poses significant risks to healthcare systems and patient care.
- Community pharmacies are vital for accessible healthcare and must address climate-related challenges.
- Investigating the role of community pharmacies in climate action is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify resources supporting climate-conscious pharmacy practice.
- To explore opportunities for integrating climate considerations into community pharmacy operations.
Main Methods:
- An environmental scan of resources across international jurisdictions.
- Qualitative interviews with key informants in Canada, UK, Ireland, and Norway.
- Categorization of resources and feedback on implementation strategies.
Main Results:
- 115 sources and 12 key informants contributed to the study.
- Resources were classified into clinical and operational considerations, covering mitigation and adaptation.
- Key informants confirmed resource utility and emphasized patient-centered implementation, despite constraints.
Conclusions:
- Actionable strategies for climate-conscious community pharmacy practice have been identified globally.
- Pharmacists are already contributing to planetary health through existing practices.
- Increased awareness of co-benefits can empower pharmacists in adopting climate-conscious approaches.
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