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Dian Ayu Juwita
Fakultas Farmasi Universitas Andalas
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Community Education on the Appropriate and Safe Use of Over-the-Counter and Pharmacy-Only Medicines Juwita, Dian Ayu; Rachmaini, Fitri; Rahmah, Rahmah; Sabarita, Najah
Warta Pengabdian Andalas Vol 32 No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jwa.32.3.264-271.2025

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The use of over-the-counter (OTC) and pharmacy-only medicines has significantly increased due to their easy accessibility and the growing trend of self-medication. However, improper use of these medicines can lead to adverse effects, drug interactions, and even resistance. This community service activity aimed to raise public awareness about the rational and safe use of medicines, particularly OTC and pharmacy-only medicines. The activity was conducted using participatory education methods, including the delivery of material on drug classifications, simulation of reading drug labels and understanding usage instructions, as well as interactive sessions such as Q&A and consultations with pharmacists. The evaluation was carried out using pre-test and post-test assessments to measure participants’ knowledge before and after the educational session. The results showed a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge regarding the identification of drug types, label reading, and proper usage instructions. Additionally, participants demonstrated increased awareness of the risks associated with improper medication use and the importance of consulting pharmacists before taking OTC or pharmacy-only medicines. This activity highlights the essential role of pharmacists in public health education and emphasizes the need for structured, interactive educational strategies to promote responsible self-medication practices. Collaboration between healthcare professionals and the community is key to ensuring the safe and appropriate use of non-prescription medicines
Co-Authors Abdillah, Rahmad Afifah Machlaurin, Afifah Ahmadin, Almahdy Al Rizka, Nabila Almahdy A Almahdy Almahdy Almahdy Almahdy Deni Noviza Desri, Nurul Qalbi Dita Permatasari Dita Permatasari Dolly Martha Dwi Afrianti, Rezy Dwisari Dillasamola Elsa Badriyya Fatma Sri Wahyuni Fatma, Rosalia Medisa Fitri Rachmaini Fitri, Maharani Reskia Hansen Nasif Helmi Arifin Heni Pujiastuti Hesti Rachmawati Putri Husni Muchtar Ivana Regita Viviani Jaka Perdana Julio Fajar Rahmat Illahi Lailaturrahmi Lailaturrahmi Meliani Meliani Meliani, Meliani Melvi Auliya Rifqi Nadila Oktavia Nadila Oktavia Najmiatul Fitria Nelfa Yulianti Netty Suharti Nguyen, Thang Nurul Qalbi Desri Nurul Qalbi Desri Octy Aisyahharma Putri, Hesti Rachmawati Rachmaini, Fitri Rahmad Abdillah Rahmah Rahmah Rahmah Rahmah Rahmi Yosmar Rifqi, Melvi Auliya Risa Hestia Rizka Afdhila Rizka Afdila Roslinda Rasyid Sabarita, Najah Suhatri Suhatri Tesa Inmerka Alwi Wira Sanjaya Yolanda Mayestika Wati