In a recent article published by the BBC, it was found that a surprising fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions released by the NHS was from a single product: inhalers. Studies recommended switching some users from pressurised gas inhalers containing HFCs (potent greenhouse gases) to powder-based inhalers as it has been reported that this has a positive impact on both the planet and patients.
This change had the potential to deliver vast improvements to the carbon footprint of the NHS. But are there other significant improvements that can be made from alterations to medical products?
