Reduction of unnecessary repackaging as an environmental sustainability measure

Replacing repackaged medications with commercially available unit dose formats significantly reduced material consumption, labor time, and repackaging-related costs in the evaluated hospitals. The implementation of the project was consistent across the 15 monitored hospitals. Furthermore, the model proved to be scalable. The main limitation identified was the limited availability of unit dose medications on the market; therefore, it is recommended to prioritize their inclusion in procurement processes and to promote their development by the pharmaceutical industry.