Boehringer Ingelheim’s reusable Respimat soft mist inhaler has won the 2020 Pharmapack Eco-Design Award, the company said. As many as six medication cartridges can be used with this version of the Respimat before the device must be replaced, significantly reducing the amount of plastic waste. According to the company, the reusable Respimat is expected to save 776 tons of plastic by 2025.
Boehringer Ingelheim Head of Global Therapeutic Areas Paola Casarosa commented, “We developed the Respimat re-usable inhaler as part of our commitment to help patients and provide benefits beyond treatment. Respimat re-usable is the result of patient feedback, providing an inhaler with enhancements such as simplified handling and an easy-to-read dose indicator, and significantly reduced impact on the environment. A very important aim of Boehringer Ingelheim is to lower greenhouse gases and reduce waste, so we’re proud to be recognized for our efforts in this area.”
Read the Boehringer Ingelheim press release.
