Frontiers in Medicine, 10 February 2026

Greening the curriculum: challenges in bringing environmental sustainability to pharmaceutical education

Environmental sustainability assumes a crucial dimension in modern pharmaceutical care, as the production, distribution, dispensing, and disposal of pharmaceutical products significantly contribute to environmental pollution and pose long-term health risks to the public. Pharmacists, as medication experts, play a central role in mitigating these risks through safe medication management, patient counseling, and advocacy for sustainable practices, working in close collaboration with prescribers and other healthcare professionals.