Why You Should Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet

Discover the environmental impact of medicines and learn how to contribute to reducing the NHS carbon footprint in this 14-minute TEDxNHS talk by pharmacist Anna Edwards. Explore the connection between climate disaster and health, and gain valuable insights on changing behaviors and practices when taking, discarding, and prescribing medications. Learn about the NHS's target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040 and understand how patients, carers, and clinicians can make meaningful contributions to this goal. Gain knowledge about the West Midlands Pharmacy Environmental Sustainability Network and its efforts to improve the environmental impact of medicines across various sectors.