From Pill to Planet: The Environmental Impact of Inappropriate Medication Use

Event date: September 18, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET

Medications impact the environment across their lifecycle, spanning production, transportation, use, and disposal. With more than 30% of Choosing Wisely recommendations focusing on unnecessary medication use, there is a significant opportunity to improve patient care and reduce environmental harm.

Don’t miss Choosing Wisely Talks on September 18 at 12 p.m. ET, featuring a panel discussion on medication use and its impact on the environment. Experts will address current climate challenges and explore how the health care sector can play a positive role in promoting both patient and planetary health.

Speakers:

• Dr. Sadaf Faisal, Director, Professional Affairs, Canadian Pharmacists Association
• Sudha Kutty, Executive Vice-President, Evidence, Products, and Services, Canada’s Drug Agency
• Ivy Lam, Pharmacy Innovation Lead, CASCADES

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