Reducing the environmental impact of medicines used in UK healthcare

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Up to 90% of the medicines we consume end up in our wastewater. These pollutants can affect the health of wildlife, contributing to biodiversity loss. They are also driving antimicrobial resistance, one of the greatest global threats to human health.

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Starting the conversation: Integrating pharmaceutical pollution into sustainable finance initiatives 
Starting the conversation: Integrating pharmaceutical pollution into sustainable finance initiatives 

Sustainable finance initiatives are designed to mobilise private sector investment to support the transition towards a sustainable global economy. These initiatives are expanding to integrate broader environmental issues. So, we asked a panel of experts, what are the opportunities and challenges for integrating pharmaceutical pollution into sustainable finance initiatives?

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Consortium Spotlight: Meet Dr Hannah Blitzer Senior Policy Officer at Wildlife and Countryside Link 
Consortium Spotlight: Meet Dr Hannah Blitzer Senior Policy Officer at Wildlife and Countryside Link 

Welcome to our Consortium Spotlight, where we shine a light on our diverse community of experts dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of medicines in UK healthcare. This month we feature Dr Hannah Blitzer Senior Policy Officer at Wildlife and Countryside Link.

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Consortium Spotlight: Meet Professor Heather Brown from University of Lancaster
Consortium Spotlight: Meet Professor Heather Brown from University of Lancaster

Welcome to our Consortium Spotlight, where we shine a light on our diverse community of experts dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of medicines in UK healthcare. First, we have the pleasure of featuring Professor Heather Brown, a distinguished health economist and Professor of Health Inequalities.

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