Peningkatan Kesadaran Masyarakat Desa Bulukunyi Tentang Bahaya Sisa Obat dan Pentingnya Penanganan yang Sesuai Aturan

Jusniaty SM (Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Pelamonia)
Siti Saharah Abdullah (Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Pelamonia)

Dinamika Sosial: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Dan Transformasi Kesejahteraan
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): September: Dinamika Sosial : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Transformasi Kese

Improper handling of leftover, unused, and expired medicines at household level is still commonly found in rural communities, posing risks to health and environmental pollution. This community service aims to increase awareness and knowledge of Bulukunyi Village residents, Polobangkeng Selatan Subdistrict, Takalar Regency, regarding the dangers of leftover drugs and proper handling procedures. The activity was conducted using lectures, interactive discussions, demonstrations, and direct practice, targeting housewives, Posyandu cadres, and community leaders. The results showed a significant increase in understanding of drug storage, risks of improper disposal, and standardized destruction methods. A total of 12.5 kg of leftover and expired drugs were collected for centralized disposal. This activity is expected to encourage sustainable behavior in household drug management.