World Pharmacist Day
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE PROPER DRUG DISPOSAL
[September 2021]
Link to join
Introduction:
· Improper disposal of unused medications can be detrimental to health and environment and it is a public health issue.
· Proper medication disposal is crucial for maintaining health and safety of the community.
· Pharmacist are responsible to ensure all community are aware of proper disposal of medications or devices
Benefits of the community engagement activity:
· Students can improve communication skills by interacting with the community members
· Students can promote for the health and safety of the community
· Students can improve their teamwork skills
· The activity can help improve the medication disposal practice of the community
Process of community engagment activity:
Conduct community survey
Educate
collect feedback
Present outcomes and recommendation
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR DRUG DISPOSAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
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Drug disposal methods
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Video on resources for drug disposal
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Leaflet on proper drug disposal in English
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Leaflet on proper drug disposal in Arabic
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Dangers of improper drug disposal
Pictures of students interviewing the community on drug disposal practices
Presentation on the outcomes of community engagement
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