Penyuluhan DAGUSIBU (Dapatkan, Gunakan, Simpan, dan Buang) Obat dengan Baik dan Benar di Desa Sidadi II Kecamatan Batang Angkola

Abstract

The Indonesian Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) launched the DAGUSIBU campaign to raise public knowledge of safe and appropriate drug acquisition, usage, storage, and disposal practices. The goal of Sidadi II Village's DAGUSIBU (Get, Use, Store, and Dispose) drug counseling program in Batang Angkola District is to raise public awareness and understanding of appropriate drug management. Providing information on how to get the right medication, take it as prescribed, store it properly to preserve its quality, and dispose of unwanted or expired medications safely are all included in this activity. The counseling approach involves villagers, particularly mothers, in question-and-answer sessions and lectures. The counseling's outcomes demonstrate that participants' comprehension of sensible drug management has increased. improvement in participants' comprehension of reasonable medication management to avoid abuse and potential harm. DAGUSIBU counseling is therefore successful in raising the standard and safety of drug usage in Sidadi II Village.