5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  PenCycle is the first UK recycling initiative for plastic prefilled injection pen devices, launched by Novo Nordisk to reduce landfill waste.

• 2

  The initiative allows users to recycle FlexPen and FlexTouch devices through pharmacies, Royal Mail, or home collection services.

• 3

  PenCycle aims to recycle 98-99% of materials from injection pens, significantly reducing landfill waste from 7-23 g to 1.37 g per pen.

• 4

  Novo Nordisk partnered with organizations like Royal Mail and Lloyds Pharmacy to ensure convenience and trust for patients and pharmacists.

• 5

  The company aims to set an industry standard for recycling medical devices and has committed to net zero emissions by 2045.