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AFS Pharmacy Sustainability Actions

Pharmacy waste reduction steps

The source material says pharmacies can lower their environmental impact by reducing waste from packaging, expired medicines, and unnecessary deliveries. It highlights practical steps such as checking inventory more often, buying in bulk for high-use medicines, and making it easier for patients to return unwanted medicines and sharps for safe disposal. It also suggests using smaller paper bags instead of extra plastic where possible. These actions are meant to cut waste and reduce the carbon footprint of pharmacy operations.

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Energy and water efficiency

The guidance recommends simple building changes that can reduce a pharmacy’s resource use. These include switching to renewable electricity, fixing leaking taps, adding water-saving devices, using LED lighting, and improving heating and cooling systems. It also suggests smart meters and energy tracking tools so a pharmacy can see where it uses the most power. These are everyday operational changes, not one-off claims, and they are meant to reduce energy use and operating costs at the same time.

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Safer medicine disposal

The material explains that pharmacies can help patients dispose of medicines properly instead of throwing them away at home. It describes steps such as removing loose tablets from packaging, keeping creams and liquids in their original containers, and returning medicines and medical sharps to the pharmacy for proper disposal. It also notes that inhaler use matters because metered dose inhalers can have a high climate impact. This is a practical action that links patient care with lower environmental harm.

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Supplier and procurement checks

The guidance says pharmacies should look at suppliers and purchasing choices as part of sustainability work. It recommends setting criteria for supplier selection, asking suppliers about their environmental policies, and favouring products with recyclable packaging or more responsible sourcing. It also mentions green procurement, which means buying in a way that tries to reduce environmental harm across the supply chain. This is presented as an operational step that can help a pharmacy reduce its wider footprint.

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