Motion · S4M-05705 · 21 Feb 2013

Respiratory Inhaler Recycling Initiative

Lodged by Nanette Milne Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the launch in Scotland of the GlaxoSmithKline Complete the Cycle Inhaler Recycling and Recovery Scheme; commends the programme as a means of reducing the environmental impact associated with the landfill disposal of inhalers; understands that all inhalers will be accepted regardless of whether they were made by the company; welcomes the initiative as an opportunity for pharmacists to engage patients in best medicines usage, while reducing future medicines wastage; congratulates the 93 pharmacies across Scotland that are taking part so far, and encourages patients served by these pharmacists to return their inhalers for recycling.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.