Evaluation of medication disposal behaviors after counseling by a community pharmacist and provision of a home medication disposal kit

Do pharmacists counsel customers on the disposal of unused or expired household medications? A national survey among 1,596 pharmacists in Indonesia

“…In addition, the fact that most customers rarely ask pharmacists for information regarding the proper disposal of household unused and expired medications may result from their lack of awareness of the risks associated with such improper disposal ( Alfian et al, 2021 , Coleman, et al, 2023 ). Therefore, an individualized approach during pharmacists’ counseling to raise customer awareness on proper medication disposal can be more effective than broad campaigns that pursue the same aim ( Constantino et al, 2020 ).…”

Implementation of a Pharmacy Follow-Up Program for Dispensed Opioid Medications

“…As pharmacists continue to transition from the exclusive role of a dispenser to more of a provider role, they are being challenged to take greater ownership of patient health outcomes and foster connectivity through public health service efforts. Research has revealed that accessibility of community pharmacists-and pharmacy-centered patient care programs including initiatives targeting opioid safety and disposal can elevate patient engagement and community wellbeing [11][12][13][14][15].…”