Counting the Carbon: Quantifying Financial and Environmental Implications of Wasted Inhaler Doses in the Hospital Setting

This study showed significant inhaler waste in the hospital setting, which contributes to the health care-related carbon footprint without contributing to patient care. These results raise important questions about how to continue providing high-quality patient care while minimizing carbon footprint and health care costs.

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The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
Published
2025-04-09
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4212/cjhp.3606
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2
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Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
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Counting the Carbon: Quantifying Financial and Environmental Implications of Wasted Inhaler Doses in the Hospital Setting

Valeria Stoynova, Alison Bentley, Celia Culley
2 citations
The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
3.04
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Counting the Carbon: Quantifying Financial and Environmental Implications of Wasted Inhaler Doses in the Hospital Setting

Valeria Stoynova, Alison Bentley, Celia Culley
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2 citations

Abstract

This study showed significant inhaler waste in the hospital setting, which contributes to the health care-related carbon footprint without contributing to patient care. These results raise important questions about how to continue providing high-quality patient care while minimizing carbon footprint and health care costs.

The Canadian Journal of Hospital PharmacyVol. 78(2)
Island Health (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 10%
Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
3.04
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