This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Petition Push for the development of a 'green drugs' grading system for perscribers
Pharmaceutical drugs in the environment is recognised as one of the top issues of global conservation concern. The cocktail of medicines leaching into British waterways are reported to cause harmful effects on wildlife, as compounds leach into their tissues;many are exposed for their whole lives.
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Many scientists believe it is crucial to act now, before issues worsen, particularly as many of these consequences remain unknown, and may have future catastrophic effects on wildlife and biodiversity.
Sign this petition to push for development of a database to enable UK doctors to be able to access a database , allowing them to choose the most environmentally friendly drug option when prescribing medication to patients.
This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website