The One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP) is a unique group of researchers, academics, water providers and regulators, environment agency representatives, and public health specialists from five organisations across Scotland working together to reduce pharmaceutical pollution in the environment through sustainable One Health innovation.

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Tackling pharmaceutical pollution under the One Health framework

by lydianiemi, posted in Uncategorized

A new publication in the journal The Innovation underpins that One Health-driven innovation and cross-sector cooperation are vital for curbing pharmaceutical pollution. Tackling pharmaceutical pollution under the One Health framework: The Innovation Abstract: Pharmaceuticals have played a major role in supporting human and animal health over the last century. As a consequence of this use, … Continue reading Tackling pharmaceutical pollution under the One Health framework

New UKWIR Report Available – Potential Implications of the recast Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive

by lydianiemi, posted in Uncategorized

A new report published by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) explores the potential implications of the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive should it be introduced in the UK, outlining the potential effects it would have on the water sector and wastewater treatment regulation in the UK. Abstract: The recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (rUWWTD), published … Continue reading New UKWIR Report Available – Potential Implications of the recast Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive

New Publication: Pan-continental assessment of socioeconomic and environmental predictors of PFAS occurrence in European rivers from a harmonised monitoring study

by lydianiemi, posted in Publications, Uncategorized

OHBP members from the Environmental Research Institute – University of the Highlands and Islands co-authored a new study investigating PFAS in European rivers, led by the University of York. Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent contaminants that are widely detected in surface waters and are of growing global concern. However, the factors associated … Continue reading New Publication: Pan-continental assessment of socioeconomic and environmental predictors of PFAS occurrence in European rivers from a harmonised monitoring study

Promoting Sustainable Prescribing – A Case Study Presenting Experiences From Two Swedish Drug and Therapeutics Committees

by lydianiemi, posted in Scotland-Sweden Collaboration, Uncategorized

A new publication in Pharmacology Research Perspectives explores sustainable prescribing integrating environmental considerations in their formularies and continuous professional education activities in two healthcare regions in Sweden. It illustrates how environmental considerations can be incorporated into the DTC’s mission to promote rational and responsible medication use. The authors believe it may be valuable for different … Continue reading Promoting Sustainable Prescribing – A Case Study Presenting Experiences From Two Swedish Drug and Therapeutics Committees

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