Reducing the environmental impact of medications and improving patient outcomes using the ECO-Rx framework

Ilona Hale; Samantha Green; Jessica Nowlan; Ivy Lam

doi:10.46747/cfp.7204233

April 1, 2026Canadian Family PhysicianOpen Access

Reducing the environmental impact of medications and improving patient outcomes using the ECO-Rx framework

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The aim is to reduce the environmental impact of medications while enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
Applied ECO-Rx framework to a patient roster
Considered environmental impact of medication use
Evaluated cost implications for patients and healthcare system
Significant reduction in environmental impact from medication use
Improved patient outcomes reported
Minimized costs for both patients and the healthcare system
Reduced provider workload with fewer refill visits and complications

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By applying these principles to an entire patient roster, 1 family physician can have a large environmental impact while also improving patient outcomes, minimizing costs for patients and the health care system, and reducing provider workload through fewer refill visits, less monitoring, and fewer complications.

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