Local inhaler recycling scheme wins national sustainability award

08 Oct 2025
Awards
Inhaler recycling
Medicines optimisation

We are proud to announce our inhaler recycling scheme has won the PrescQIPP award for Enhanced Productivity, Sustainability and Value for Money. It also received the PrescQIPP Silver award for 2025. This national recognition shows how partnership working across our Integrated Care System (ICS) is helping improve care and protect the environment.

The PrescQIPP Awards recognise innovation and best practice in medicines optimisation.

This national recognition highlights our commitment to improving patient care while championing environmental sustainability. The scheme was commended for establishing an accessible pathway for local residents to safely and responsibly dispose of used inhalers. This helps to recover valuable materials, repurpose leftover propellants and reduce waste.

So far, we’ve collected more than 18,000 inhalers through local pharmacies and NHS settings, including mental health and hospital services.
This work is a leading example of improving medicines use to deliver a meaningful impact on public health and the environment, setting a high standard for sustainable healthcare across the region and beyond.
Learn more about inhaler recycling in south east London here: Inhaler return and recycling – South East London ICS