ArticleAdvances in therapy2026
Exploring the Impact of Delivering Allergy Medication as Self-Care on Healthcare Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United Kingdom.
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introductionThe National Health Service is responsible for 4% of total greenhouse gas emissions in England and is committed to net zero carbon emissions and reduced carbon-intensive care practices. Self-treatable diseases represent significant avoidable healthcare resource utilisation, and the socio-economic value of self-care has been documented-self-care practices globally deliver savings of approximately $120 billion for healthcare systems and almost 41 billion productive days, gaining 22 million quality-adjusted life years each year. However, the impact on greenhouse gas emissions is poorly defined. This analysis investigated the effect of self-care on greenhouse gas emissions of the healthcare system in the UK, with a focus on self-care for allergies.
methodsThree scenarios were used to evaluate the potential impact on greenhouse gas emissions of the substitution of all self-treatable healthcare visits by over-the-counter and self-care medication, and the potential and current impact of self-care medication was explored for allergic rhinitis. Scenario 1 evaluated the impact of self-care, if used for all self-treatable diseases. Scenario 2 and scenario 3 focused on, respectively, the use of self-care for the treatment of allergic rhinitis today and the potential future value if all eligible medication for allergic rhinitis was obtained over-the-counter. Avoidable greenhouse gas emissions were based on avoided primary care consultations and accident and emergency visits.
resultsEach scenario resulted in reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from 2030 to 3930 kilo tons (kt) carbon dioxide equivalent (CO
conclusionThis study confirmed the environmental aspect of the triple value of self-care (social, economic, and environmental), by showcasing how self-care can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the healthcare system in the UK.
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