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SUSTAINABILITY TIPS

FOR YOUR PRACTICE

As one of Europe’s By embracing sustainable practices, you can not only
leading healthcare reduce your environmental footprint but also improve
efficiency and enhance your reputation with patients who
providers, PHOENIX value eco-conscious healthcare providers.
Healthcare is

committed to Here are some top tips for you to become more sustainable:
building a healthier 1. Reduce medicine waste
planet for current Medicine waste is a significant issue in healthcare. You

and future can reduce waste by:
generations. The • Educating patients on proper medicine use
to prevent unnecessary dispensing.

company-wide • Encouraging the safe return of unused medicines
Sustainability for proper disposal.
Agenda focuses • Reviewing repeat prescriptions regularly to

avoid overordering.
on environmental,
social, and economic This approach reduces environmental impact and

priorities, guiding ensures that resources are used efficiently, aligning with
PHOENIX’s goals of reducing emissions and promoting
efforts to reduce resource conservation.
emissions, protect

resources, and build 2. Rethink packaging and bags
Reducing packaging waste is a critical step toward
a more sustainable sustainability. You can:

future. This • Switch to paper or reusable bags instead of plastic.
dedication can serve • Work with suppliers who offer eco-friendly or

minimal packaging.
as inspiration for • Consider bulk purchasing to reduce excess
dispensing doctors packaging waste.
looking to make a As part of the PSUK Discount Partners proposition, we

positive impact in have partnered with suppliers who can help with this at
their own operations. discounted rates, find out more at psuk.co.uk/member-
benefits/discount-partners

These steps mirror PHOENIX’s commitment to reducing its
environmental footprint by promoting sustainable practices
across its value chain.

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