Heat-related illnesses: preparing for periods of high temperatures With climate change making periods of high temperatures more likely, pharmacists need to engage in early preparation and provide effective support for heat-vulnerable individuals.…
Heat-related illnesses: physiology, symptoms and management As climate change increases the likelihood of extreme temperatures, pharmacy professionals need to be prepared to support patients suffering from heat-related illnesses.…
RPS to produce green pharmacy toolkit The Society will create guidance to help pharmacy teams reduce environmental impact alongside a sustainability accreditation scheme. programme.…
Desflurane to be decommissioned by NHS England by ‘early 2024’ NHS England said that desflurane, which has the highest global warming potential of all anaesthetic gases, will only be used in "exceptional circumstances".…
Pharmacy’s link with the natural world The pick of November's academic papers from Parastou Donyai, chief scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.…
Royal Pharmaceutical Society encourages UK-wide antibiotic amnesty The Society warns that unsafe disposal of medicines can increase the spread of resistance genes among bacteria, putting human and animal health at risk.…
RPS divests completely from fossil fuels The Society's target was to sell any investments that it held in companies that extract fossil fuels by the end of 2022.…
Welsh government announces £2.4m in decarbonisation grants Health boards and NHS organisations in Wales have until 9 June 2022 to apply for the funding.…
How switching a handful of patients’ inhalers saved nearly 5,000kgCO2e While switching inhalers may not be for everyone, reviewing patients who may benefit from a lower carbon device could have an enormous impact.…
NHS yet to introduce plans for zero emission ambulances despite COP26 pledge Exclusive: The only fully electric ambulance has been used by the West Midlands Ambulance Service since October 2020.…
