Pharmacist Rethink through a Planetary Health Lens

Abstract

Planetary Health is a rapidly developing field that is gaining momentum and significance as the world grapples with the devastating effects of infectious diseases, climate change, biodiversity loss, complex food insecurities, and international competition for resources. These challenges are often attributable to the financial activity made by nation states and increasing disposable individual wealth. The outcomes have created a perfect storm of events that, if not managed properly, threatens the health of current and future generations. Given the front-line role pharmacists play within health system in the community and institutional levels, the profession is uniquely positioned to make a meaningful impact to planetary health. This article aims to explore contributions pharmacists can make to secure planetary health.

Planetary Health Education and Capacity Building for Healthcare Professionals in a Global Context: Current Opportunities, Gaps and Future Directions

“…This agenda emphasizes the inclusion of PH curriculum in entry-level physiotherapy education as an important related discipline; PH education is recommended only in a personal viewpoint for the food and nutrition curriculum [ 43 ]. Similarly, a single article discussed the importance of PH curriculum for pharmacists, the most accessible allied HCPs in developing countries [ 44 ].…”

Nachhaltigkeit in der dermatologischen Praxis und Klinik: Herausforderungen und Lösungsansätze

“…Die Bedeutung der Apotheker in Bezug auf eine nachhaltige Verordnung kann nicht überschätzt werden, daher ist eine intensivierte Zusammenarbeit wünschenswert. Mögliche pharmazeutische Handlungsfelder auf dem Gebiet der planetaren Gesundheit wurden kürzlich in einem Kommentarartikel zusammengefasst 35 . Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte sollten so bald wie möglich vermehrt in medizinischen Handlungsempfehlungen und Leitlinien berücksichtigt beziehungsweise implementiert werden.…”

“…Mögliche pharmazeutische Handlungsfelder auf dem Gebiet der planetaren Gesundheit wurden kürzlich in einem Kommentarartikel zusammengefasst. 35 Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte sollten so bald wie möglich vermehrt in medizinischen Handlungsempfehlungen und Leitlinien berücksichtigt beziehungsweise implementiert werden.…”

Sustainability of dermatological offices and clinics: challenges and potential solutions

“…The relevance of pharmacists with respect to sustainable prescription cannot be overestimated, so intensified cooperation is desirable. Potential pharmaceutical fields of action in the area of planetary health have recently been summarized in a commenting article 35 . Aspects of sustainability should be implemented increasingly in medical recommendations for action and guidelines as soon as possible.…”

“…Potential pharmaceutical fields of action in the area of planetary health have recently been summarized in a commenting article. 35 Aspects of sustainability should be implemented increasingly in medical recommendations for action and guidelines as soon as possible.…”