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NEWS ROUNDUP HEALTHCARE LEADERS UNITE TO CALL FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE PRESCRIBING


On 27 June, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Royal College of General Practitioners in Scotland hosted an event celebrating the collaborative work of the health professions and policy makers in Scotland on reducing the environmental harm from prescribing and medicines use.


Medicines account for around 25% of the NHS’s carbon emissions and have an ecological impact when they enter our wastewater system or our rivers and oceans. Tackling the impact of prescribing will be a key part of meeting the ambition of a net zero NHS Scotland by 2040 at the latest.


Together, RCGP Scotland and RPS have held two roundtable events on sustainable prescribing, and in June 2022, released a joint statement calling for a wide range of actions, which was signed by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the College of Radiographers, Royal College of Nursing, Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.


Achieving a transition to more sustainable prescribing will require collaboration between the


Scottish Government, health professionals from all disciplines, NHS Scotland, the pharmaceutical industry, education providers, other decision- making bodies, and patients


To share priorities for the Scottish Government, Alpana Mair, Head of Effective Therapeutics and Prescribing will speak and National Clinical Director Jason Leitch will appear virtually. We will also by joined in-person by Gillian MacKay MSP, Scottish Greens spokesperson for Health and Social Care.


Continuing the work of RPS at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, this event marks an opportunity for health professionals and decision makers alike to join a global movement of sustainability in healthcare, and pledge to continue the important work of cutting the climate impact of medicine use while maintaining the highest level of patient care and safety.


Laura Wilson, RPS Director for Scotland said, “I’m proud of the role RPS Scotland is playing, together with prescribing professional leadership bodies across Scotland, to highlight the huge potential that exists to reduce carbon emissions by prescribing in a greener and more sustainable way.


RPS PROUD TO SUPPORT EDINBURGH PRIDE


On Saturday 24 June RPS members walked in the Edinburgh Pride Parade as individuals and allies along with APTUK and GHP members to celebrate, raise awareness and advocate for equal rights for LGBTQIA+ people.


RPS Director for Scotland Laura Wilson said: “We’re so proud to walk with members at Edinburgh Pride, which is a fantastic celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in Scotland. Whilst great strides have been made, the community and its allies continue to seek equality and social acceptance.


“RPS is committed to highlighting and understanding the experiences and challenges faced by the community and building a profession that embraces diversity, values different identities and provides a sense of belonging.”


The march took place during Pride Month, which RPS has also marked by highlighting the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people including blogs from a pharmacist about becoming a trans man, how to use inclusive language,a panel discussion on how to adopt


and support colleagues adopting, and much more.


Find out more about what we’re doing to support LGBTQIA+ people and what you can do to help.


“At this event, we hope to secure even more support from partners who will commit to joining our international movement for sustainable prescribing.


Laura Wilson


“Thank you to everyone for joining us this evening. Together our actions will make a real difference and support our net zero ambitions for healthcare, both across Scotland and the world.”


Dr David Shackles, Joint Chair of RCGP Scotland, said, “Our health is inextricably linked to the health of the planet, so good health care should strive to be environmentally sustainable care.


"Collaboration is key if we are to truly tackle the health systems impact on climate emergency.


“This event is a welcome opportunity to share best practice and learning across all parts of the health service, to encourage more progress across all decision-making levels, and to give recognition to the pioneers of the sustainable prescribing movement."


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