The OHBP is proud to have contributed to this new research led by the Pharma Pollution Hub providing a roadmap for high-income countries to transform the way they supply, use and dispose of pharmaceuticals. The UK case study highlights the complexity, resilience, and unsustainability of the current UK health care pharmaceutical system, and the need … Continue reading New Publication: Pharmaceutical pollution from health care: a systems-based strategy for mitigating risks to public and environmental health
Category: Publications
IJPP Guest Editor: The climate, nature, and pollution crises – how more sustainable medicines use can make a difference
OHBP co-founder Sharon Pfleger (NHS Highland) served as Guest Editor for the International Journal of Pharmacy Practice (IJPP). Her term as Guest Editor (2024-2025) included the call for papers for a special themed collection on the climate, nature and pollution crises and how sustainable medicines use can make a difference. The call welcomed original research … Continue reading IJPP Guest Editor: The climate, nature, and pollution crises – how more sustainable medicines use can make a difference
ET&C Letter: Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Pharmaceuticals: Time to Acknowledge Pollution
A letter published in ES&T Letters calls for environmental sustainability assessment tools to start acknowledging chemical pollution. Many tools, including the tool under development by the British Standards Institute (PAS 2090), largely focus on carbon emissions and overlook pollution. The publication was led by Kelly Thornber (CEO Pharma Pollution Hub), and co-authored by OHBP co-founder … Continue reading ET&C Letter: Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Pharmaceuticals: Time to Acknowledge Pollution
UK Cross-government Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group – Roadmap to address the presence of pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways
A new roadmap led by the UK cross-government Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group, outlining key actions to address levels of flea and tick treatments in the environment, was published this week. The key strategies seek to address the presence of fipronil and imidacloprid (active pharmaceutical ingredients in many flea and tick treatments) in rivers and … Continue reading UK Cross-government Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group – Roadmap to address the presence of pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways
Trifluoroacetic Acid Found Across UK Rivers: New Report Reveals Widespread PFAS Contamination
A new study led by researchers at the University of York reveals the extent of Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) contamination across UK surface waters. Published by environmental charity Fidra, the report is the first comprehensive assessment of TFA presence in UK rivers—and the results are sobering. TFA is an ultrashort-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)—a group … Continue reading Trifluoroacetic Acid Found Across UK Rivers: New Report Reveals Widespread PFAS Contamination
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
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
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
Publication: Scottish Government’s Consultation Analysis on Water, Wastewater, and Drainage
The Scottish Government recently published the analysis of its consultation titled “Water, Wastewater, and Drainage: Consultation Analysis,” shedding light on public opinion and future policy directions. This blog post delves into the key findings from this comprehensive consultation and aligns them with the One Health agenda and the One Health Breakthrough Partnership (OHBP). The consultation, … Continue reading Publication: Scottish Government’s Consultation Analysis on Water, Wastewater, and Drainage
New CREW report on Emerging Contaminants: Informing Scotland’s strategic monitoring and policy approaches on substances of increasing concern
A new report has been published by the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) on the project carried out by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University and the James Hutton Institute, "Emerging Contaminants: Informing Scotland’s strategic monitoring and policy approaches on substances of increasing concern". The aim of this project was to inform, prioritise, and coordinate … Continue reading New CREW report on Emerging Contaminants: Informing Scotland’s strategic monitoring and policy approaches on substances of increasing concern
New report: Citizens’ Panel survey by Healthcare Improvement Scotland asks questions on sustainable healthcare, medicines disposal, and eco-directed prescribing
Healthcare Improvement Scotland carried out the thirteenth citizens' panel survey, which asked questions on two topics: how people prefer to access health and care services, and the NHS Scotland Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy. Of particular interest and strategic importance to the One Health Breakthrough Partnership, were the sections on medicines and climate change which … Continue reading New report: Citizens’ Panel survey by Healthcare Improvement Scotland asks questions on sustainable healthcare, medicines disposal, and eco-directed prescribing