INOVA Pharmaceuticals is partnering with Chemist Warehouse and Pharmacycle to help reduce blister pack waste and encourage more sustainable healthcare practices.
Through the partnership, iNova will support the collection and recycling of blister packs in all Chemist Warehouse pharmacies nationwide.
The initiative encourages customers to return empty blister packs to their local Chemist Warehouse pharmacy, with Pharmacycle facilitating the responsible processing and recycling of blister packs that would otherwise end up in landfill.
To date, Chemist Warehouse and Pharmacycle have recycled 50 million blister packs.
"We're excited to welcome iNova to the Pharmacycle blister pack initiative," said Chemist Warehouse deputy CEO, Mario Tascone.
"The initiative forms part of Chemist Warehouse's broader commitment to accessible healthcare and sustainability, offering customers a simple, in-store solution to recycle used blister packs while continuing to shop for their health and wellness needs," he added.
iNova welcomed the opportunity to join Chemist Warehouse and Pharmacycle to make blister pack recycling easy and accessible for Australian families.
"iNova, together with Difflam, Demazin and Betadine, is proud to invest in practical sustainability programs that make a real impact in our communities" said Chris Sadler, iNova global director of customer development and Australia consumer sales.
Pharmacycle provides over 900 collection points in pharmacies, healthcare facilities and community centres across Australia, and has recycled over 120 million blister packs since July 2022. KB
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