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ESCH-R PhD Jasper Klasen discusses the environmental impact of Morphine and Paracetamol in Erasmus MC’s YouTube Series ‘Geneesmiddel van de Week’

October 7, 2024

In two episodes of Erasmus MC’s YouTube series Geneesmiddel van de Week (Medicine of the Week), ESCH-R PhD Jasper Klasen explains the environmental impact of medications. He examines the lifecycle of morphine—from production to waste disposal—and highlights the current prescribing practices for paracetamol. Both medicine contribute to pollution and climate change, underscoring the need for more circular practices in healthcare.

Watch the episode about the lifecycle assessment of Morphine:

Watch the episode about the current prescribing practices for Paracetamol:

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