BSI unveils new framework to measure environmental impact of pharmaceuticals

Stuart Stone
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New global standard for measuring environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals and medicines published by influential standards body

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a new global standard designed to offer a harmonised and practical framework for assessing the environmental impact of pharmaceutical products and...

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