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Community pharmacy project drives 300% surge in inhaler returns

Pharmacies in Edinburgh place stickers on dispensing bags to encourage patients to return their used inhalers for sustainable disposal To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from...

How pharmacists can help children and young people with asthma: 2024 AskAboutAsthma campaign highlights

The 2024 #AskAboutAsthma campaign calls on pharmacists to take an active role in improving asthma management and outcomes for children and young people Pharmacists and...

Grundon launches maiden UK-wide inhaler recycling programme

Grundon Waste Management has introduced what it claims to be the UK's first verified nationwide inhaler return and recycling initiative. NHS Trusts and community...

PSNC reminds contractors to begin work on safe disposal of inhalers

The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has reminded pharmacy contractors to start working towards creating awareness about safe disposal of inhalers, as the Pharmacy...

‘Pharmacies need to educate patients about safe disposal of used inhaler’

With Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) coming into effect from September 1, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has advised pharmacies to follow the quality...