World Pharmacist Day
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE PROPER DRUG DISPOSAL
[September 2021]
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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
Drug disposal methods
Video on resources for drug disposal
Leaflet on proper drug disposal in English
Leaflet on proper drug disposal in Arabic
Dangers of improper drug disposal
Pictures of students interviewing the community on drug disposal practices
Presentation on the outcomes of community engagement