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ReviewExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2025

Towards eco-friendly pharmaceuticals: Regulatory and policy approaches for sustainable medicines use.

Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Moyad Shahwan, Sahab Alkhoujah, Faris El-Dahiyat, Ammar Ali Saleh Jaber, Sa'ed H Zyoud

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Review in Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Ammar Abdulrahman JairounHealth and Safety Department, Dubai Municipality, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Sabaa Saleh Al-HemyariDiscipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang 11500, Malaysia.
Moyad ShahwanCentre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates.
Sahab AlkhoujahCentre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates.
Faris El-DahiyatClinical Pharmacy Program, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Ammar Ali Saleh JaberDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacotherapeutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, AlMuhaisanah 1, Al mizhar Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Sa'ed H ZyoudDepartment of Clinical and Community Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah, National University, Nablus 44839, Palestine.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate how regulatory frameworks and policies are used to support the use of sustainable medicines within the pharmaceutical sector. Methods: The Scopus database was searched to retrieve papers. Advanced search tool of the Scopus online database was used focused on the papers that have the search query included in their titles. Data analysis incorporated bibliometric indicators like publication counts and trends, visualized through VOSviewer software version 1.6.20. Key findings: A total of 43 publications on Sustainable Medicines Use were found between 2000 and 2024. Leading countries in publication output on sustainable medicines use were United Kingdom, United States, India, Italy, Portugal, and Switzerland, indicating their collaborative relationships and publication volumes. A total of 92 institutions have been involved in research on Sustainable Medicines Use. Key institutions such as the Faculty of Engineering and the Laboratory for Process and Environmental Engineering, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, Greiner Environmental Inc., and the University of Florence are prominently featured, indicating their significant contributions to research in this area. Key journals such as the "Journal of Cleaner Production," "Business Strategy and the Environment," "Chemical Engineering Transactions," "Benchmarking," and "Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering" are prominently featured. The retrieved articles have been cited an average count of 22.26. The overlay visualization created using VOSviewer suggest a shift towards exploring new drug categories, innovative approaches, and the commercial aspects of sustainability. Future research directions are likely to delve deeper into innovative methods and sustainable chemical practices (green chemistry), reflecting an emphasis on developing greener processes and products. Conclusion: This study offers a thorough analysis of the legislative and governmental strategies promoting the use of sustainable medicine. It offers important insights for promoting sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry by pointing out gaps, defining useful frameworks, and suggesting doable solutions. Achieving sustainable pharmaceutical practices that support worldwide environmental and public health objectives requires sustained research, policy development, and international cooperation. The area needs to keep developing and implementing sustainable methods like green chemistry to decrease environmental harm and improve sustainability. Furthermore, collaborations among academia, industry, and international organizations are essential to progress and interchange effective strategies.

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Environmental impactSustainabilitySustainable medicinesSustainable pharmaceuticals

Identifiers

PMID40026320
PMCPMC11871503

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