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Green pharmacy practice: a cross-sectional study to evaluate awareness and application within community pharmacy
Michela Baldacchino1, Nicolette Sammut Bartolo1
1Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, MSD 2080, Malta.
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|July 2, 2026
Summary
Community pharmacies are implementing green practices, but increased awareness is needed to fully adopt environmentally friendly measures. Pharmacists are key to educating the public on green pharmacy initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Public Health
Background:
- Growing environmental awareness necessitates green measures in pharmaceutical processes.
- Community pharmacies can mitigate environmental impact through green practices.
- Pharmacist awareness is crucial for educating patients and professionals on sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess awareness of green practices among Maltese pharmacy personnel.
- To evaluate the application of green pharmacy in community settings.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing a validated questionnaire.
- Data analysis included descriptive statistics and chi-square tests for correlations.
Main Results:
- 52% of 105 participants knew the term 'green pharmacy'.
- 98% expressed interest in learning more about green pharmacy.
- Practices like stock rotation and recycling are already in use.
Conclusions:
- Green measures are being adopted in community pharmacies.
- Enhanced awareness is essential for widespread implementation of eco-friendly pharmaceutical practices.
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