Sustainable pharmacy care: GPhC launches action plan to achieve carbon net zero

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has unveiled its Carbon Net Zero Action Plan for sustainable pharmacy regulation, aiming to achieve carbon net
zero by 2040.

The action plan focuses on three main elements: setting an example, incorporating sustainability into regulatory standards, and fostering collaboration for
sustainable pharmacy care.

Roz Gittins, Chief Pharmacy Officer at the GPhC, emphasised the urgent need for pharmacy sector to embrace sustainable healthcare practices.

“Climate change is a global emergency and has been declared the biggest threat to public health,” she said, adding that it not only poses health risks but also
amplifies existing health inequalities, with immediate consequences for patients, the public and health services.

She highlighted that the GPhC is actively engaged in addressing climate change, both as an employer and regulator.

“Our aim is to positively influence the pharmacy sector to embrace climate action and sustainable healthcare principles in line with our vision to have safe and
effective pharmacy care at the heart of healthier communities,” Gittins said.