Humana Pharmacy Moves to Sustainable Packaging for Temperature-Sensitive Shipments
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has launched new eco-friendly packaging for temperature-sensitive medications delivered through Humana Pharmacy. The biodegradable packaging, made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) resins, decomposes over 90% within four years. It includes non-toxic refrigerant gel packs that are safe for disposal. Humana's commitment to environmental sustainability reflects a recognition of the connection between health and the environment. Customers have only recently begun receiving these new packages.
- Launch of eco-friendly packaging for temperature-sensitive medications.
- Biodegradable packaging decomposes over 90% in four years.
- Non-toxic gel packs enhance safety and disposal options.
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Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, has announced that Humana Pharmacy customers have started receiving temperature-sensitive medications in new environmentally-friendly, cold-insulated packaging.
Humana Pharmacy has started shipping temperature-sensitive medications in this new environmentally-friendly, cold-insulated packaging. (Photo: Business Wire)
The packaging is made from molded biodegradable expanded polystyrene (EPS) resins, which means it is designed to decompose more than
“At Humana, we recognize the undeniable link between our physical health and the health of the environment. We have a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and are investing our time and resources to help make a difference for our planet,” said Michael Taday, Humana Pharmacy President of Prescription Home Delivery, Retail Pharmacy, and OTC. “Many of our Humana Pharmacy customers receive medications that require storage at a certain temperature range, and we look forward to providing our customers with this new eco-friendly packaging.”
Customers recently started receiving the new packaging.
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of medical and specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes health care easier to navigate and more effective.
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