JOURNAL ARTICLE

Biologic pen injector waste: lessons from the PenCycle scheme.

  • Published In: Clinical & Experimental Dermatology, 2024, v. 49, n. 5. P. 510 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'Malley, Seán; Feighery, Cliona 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the environmental impact of biologic pen injectors used in dermatological practice. It highlights that prefilled pens, which are predominantly made of plastic, are the preferred choice for patients. However, these pens contribute to plastic waste when disposed of in sharps boxes and subsequently incinerated or sent to landfill. The article mentions a recycling campaign called PenCycle, initiated by Novo Nordisk, which aims to repurpose the plastic waste from their pen injectors. The success of this campaign demonstrates the potential for recycling medical pen devices and suggests the need for designing future pen injectors that are more amenable to recycling. The authors emphasize the importance of reducing the environmental impact of biologic medications in the face of climate change. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Clinical & Experimental Dermatology. 2024/05, Vol. 49, Issue 5, p510
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0307-6938
  • DOI:10.1093/ced/llad437
  • Accession Number:177084804
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