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
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Promoting Sustainable Prescribing – A Case Study Presenting Experiences From Two Swedish Drug and Therapeutics Committees
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
Webinar: Pharmaceuticals in the Environment: Results from the PREMIER project
The PHARMECO project will host an open webinar presenting key results from the IMI PREMIER project online on 1 July 2026 (2-3PM CEST). The PREMIER project brings together a world-leading multi-disciplinary consortium composed of 27 partners from the public and private sectors working to contribute to a sustainable future by proactively managing the environmental impact of medicines. 👉 … Continue reading Webinar: Pharmaceuticals in the Environment: Results from the PREMIER project
OneWater Innovation Centre Launch – Online Event
The OneWater Research and Innovation Centre is a multidisciplinary research hub dedicated to addressing critical global water challenges. By bringing together expertise from across disciplines, the Centre advances research in clean water technologies and enhances understanding of water-related systems through collaborative and innovative approaches. OneWater will be based at the Robert Gordon University and OHBP … Continue reading OneWater Innovation Centre Launch – Online Event
Pharmaceuticals in the Environment | UNEP – UN Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is addressing the environmental risks of pharmaceuticals by promoting a One Health approach to manage them throughout their lifecycle, from manufacturing to disposal. Key areas of focus include preventing pollution from sources like manufacturing and improper disposal, managing pharmaceutical waste, and addressing environmental impacts such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) … Continue reading Pharmaceuticals in the Environment | UNEP – UN Environment Programme
New Publication: The need to harmonise environmental sustainability assessments for pharmaceuticals
A new publication co-authored by OHBP steering group member Prof Sharon Pfleger has concluded: “We need a scientifically sound Environmental Sustainability Assessment (ESA) system for pharmaceuticals, with consensus from all stakeholders, which is tiered, robust, harmonised, and adaptable to different contexts.” The publication in Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy is an output from an international workshop … Continue reading New Publication: The need to harmonise environmental sustainability assessments for pharmaceuticals
£1.19m research project to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare in Scotland
Researchers from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), working with the One Health Breakthrough Partnership and colleagues from The James Hutton Institute, NHS Highland, University of Nottingham, Heriot-Watt University, University of St Andrews have secured a new £1.19m research grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to tackle pharmaceutical pollution in the water … Continue reading £1.19m research project to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare in Scotland
A critical review of septic tanks as a pathway for active pharmaceutical ingredients to the aquatic environment – existing knowledge and future perspectives on their monitoring and management
Researchers from Robert Gordon University with Scottish Water published a new review on the role of septic tanks as an important source of pharmaceutical pollution in the water environment. Septic tanks are an understudied but frequently employed decentralised wastewater treatment system in remote and rural areas of Scotland. Pharmaceuticals and other organic contaminants cannot be … Continue reading A critical review of septic tanks as a pathway for active pharmaceutical ingredients to the aquatic environment – existing knowledge and future perspectives on their monitoring and management
Environmentally Safe and Just Pharmacy: A Framework and Action Plan for Operating within the Earth System Boundary for Novel Entities
A new publication in Environmental Science and Technology proposes a novel framework for Environmentally Safe and Just Pharmacy, establishing 4 overarching criteria and 12 sub-criteria designed to ensure that the pharmaceutical lifecycle is environmentally safe and just from a novel entities perspective. A 10-point roadmap for a transition to a sustainable future by 2050 is … Continue reading Environmentally Safe and Just Pharmacy: A Framework and Action Plan for Operating within the Earth System Boundary for Novel Entities
Publication: From medicine cabinets to ecosystems: a Europe-wide assessment of household pharmaceutical waste disposal practices
A new study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology provides a unique, expert-based overview from 35 European countries on how household pharmaceutical waste is managed in practice. Members of the OHBP contributed to the pan-European study and were involved in the stakeholder engagement activities to provide expertise and resources on medicine waste disposal practices in Scotland … Continue reading Publication: From medicine cabinets to ecosystems: a Europe-wide assessment of household pharmaceutical waste disposal practices