Further reading and useful documents – inhalers

Comparative review of inhaler return, recycling and recovery schemes in the UK (March 2026), Public Health Wales	This report reviews UK inhaler recycling schemes and finds that simple, NHS‑embedded approaches are most effective. It highlights how improved inhaler return and recycling can reduce environmental impact and outlines key recommendations for developing a scalable national system.
Read Greener Primary Care Wales: A study exploring carbon footprinting of the national Scheme and individual participating practices (May 2025), Public Health Wales	A study exploring carbon footprinting of the national Scheme and individual participating practices.
Behavioural insights about barriers and facilitators to returning inhalers to the community pharmacy in Wales for safe disposal: patient and community pharmacy perspectives(August 2025) International Journal of Pharmacy Practice	A study commissioned by Public Health Wales providing new insights  into patient’ and Community Pharmacy staff views in Wales on inhaler disposal including enablers and barriers.
Read the Carbon Footprint Calculators for use by Primary Care Contractors Summary Report (February 2022), Public Health Wales	A summary report: Carbon Footprint Calculators for use by Primary Care Contractors developed by the Primary Care Division, Public Health Wales.