The Many Facets of Sustainability in Medicinal Chemistry: Our Personal Experience

Abstract

Sustainability cannot be an afterthought; it must be embedded into every framework of medicinal chemistry. This opinion piece explores how integrating the dual pillars of Green Chemistry and One Health into drug design and development may drive innovation. Through case studies using renewable feedstocks, we highlight opportunities to create medicines that are effective, ethically sound, and environmentally responsible, for a more sustainable future.