Researchers on the UKRI MRC funded eco-directed prescribing pilot project published a new article “Do you think medicines can be prescribed in a more eco-directed, greener way? A qualitative study based on public and prescriber focus groups on the impact of pharmaceuticals in Scotland’s water environment” in The BMJ Open. This qualitative study explored public and prescriber awareness of … Continue reading New Publication: Do you think medicines can be prescribed in a more eco-directed, greener way? Public and prescriber focus groups on the impact of pharmaceuticals in Scotland’s water environment
Category: MRC Project
New Publication: Co-developing frameworks towards environmentally directed pharmaceutical prescribing in Scotland – A mixed methods study
Researchers on the UKRI MRC funded eco-directed prescribing pilot project published a new article "Co-developing frameworks towards environmentally directed pharmaceutical prescribing in Scotland - A mixed methods study" in Science of the Total Environment. The research team included transdisciplinary researchers and experts in environmental science and modelling, public health, and qualitative health services research from … Continue reading New Publication: Co-developing frameworks towards environmentally directed pharmaceutical prescribing in Scotland – A mixed methods study
OHBP host partners from University of Uppsala and Swedish Medical Products Agency in the Highlands
The One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP) has been at the forefront of addressing the issue of pharmaceuticals in the environment through a multidisciplinary approach that involves agencies such as NHS Highland, Scottish Water, University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Water, and SEPA. To retain its leading position, the OHBP … Continue reading OHBP host partners from University of Uppsala and Swedish Medical Products Agency in the Highlands
OHBP Participate in MRC End of Project Event & Workshop
Over the past 12 month, NHS Highland, the University of the Highlands and Islands – Environmental Research Institute (UHI-ERI), and the University of Nottingham have collaborated on the UKRI MRC project "Developing frameworks for eco-directed sustainable prescribing: Towards reducing environmental pollution from healthcare practices”. This week, the research team, project partners, and wider stakeholder group … Continue reading OHBP Participate in MRC End of Project Event & Workshop
MRC Project: Researchers Advertising for Prescriber Focus Group (online)
We are recruiting NHS Scotland prescribers for a study exploring awareness of pharmaceutical pollution in the environment, and sustainable prescribing methods to reduce the environmental impact of medicines. This research is carried out by OHBP partners from NHS Highland and the Environmental Research Institute (University of the Highlands and Islands) with the the University of … Continue reading MRC Project: Researchers Advertising for Prescriber Focus Group (online)
One Health Breakthrough Partnership Learning Journey with One Health Sweden and Wise List Developers
The One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP) has been at the forefront of addressing the issue of pharmaceuticals in the environment through a multidisciplinary approach that involves agencies such as NHS Highland, Scottish Water, Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Water, and SEPA. This innovative approach has led to several recognitions, including awards from the Scottish Environment … Continue reading One Health Breakthrough Partnership Learning Journey with One Health Sweden and Wise List Developers
MRC Project Update – Our activity from the last 6 months!
NHS Highland, the University of the Highlands and Islands – Environmental Research Institute (ERI), and the University of Nottingham are 6 months through the UKRI Medical Research Council grant to develop an eco-directed formulary that incorporates environmental data on medicines into the prescribing process. This project proposes that if pharmaceuticals are of comparable medical efficacy, … Continue reading MRC Project Update – Our activity from the last 6 months!
MRC Project: Researchers Advertising for Public Focus Group in Inverness
We are recruiting volunteers for a public focus group on Friday April 21, at the Centre for Health Sciences - UHI Raigmore hospital site (Inverness). See more at the UHI event page. OHBP partners from NHS Highland and the Environmental Research Institute-UHI are taking part in a UKRI funded study to understand the environmental impact … Continue reading MRC Project: Researchers Advertising for Public Focus Group in Inverness
MRC Project Update: Researchers Advertising for Public Focus Group in Inverness
OHBP partners from NHS Highland and the Environmental Research Institute-UHI are taking part in a UKRI funded study to understand the environmental impact of healthcare practices and sustainable ways to reduce it, with the University of Nottingham. A public focus group will be carried our on Friday March 10th, at the Centre for Health Sciences … Continue reading MRC Project Update: Researchers Advertising for Public Focus Group in Inverness