Jurnal Mitra Pengabdian Farmasi

Community Service in the Field of Pharmacy through Aid Distribution and Health Education for Victims of the Aceh Tamiang Flash Flood

2026-01-16T08:55:45+00:00

The Community Service in the Field of Pharmacy through Aid Distribution and Health Education for Victims of the Aceh Tamiang Flash Flood was implemented as a form of social responsibility by pharmacy academics to support post-disaster community health recovery. This program aimed to provide basic medicines, conduct public health education, and raise awareness on rational drug use and hygiene practices. The activity was carried out on December 28, 2025, in Kedai Telaga Meuku Sa Village, Banda Mulia Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang Regency, involving lecturers and students from the YPPM Mandiri Academy of Pharmacy, Banda Aceh. The implementation consisted of three stages, preparation, execution, and evaluation—using an experiential learning approach. The results indicated an increase in community knowledge regarding disease prevention and appropriate drug use (±84%), along with improved communication skills and social empathy among students. The activity also strengthened collaboration between academia, local government, and the community in enhancing community health resilience in disaster-prone areas. Nevertheless, the program had several limitations, including a relatively short implementation period and limited area coverage; therefore, a follow-up program is recommended through the establishment of community health cadres and sustainable mentoring activities.

Pharmaceutical Management Education and Development of Young Pharmapreneurs

2026-02-04T07:23:05+00:00

The pharmaceutical management education and pharmapreneurs development program was conducted at SMA Negeri 12 Banda Aceh, attended by 60 senior high school students (Grade XII). The program included sessions on pharmaceutical management theory, hands-on production of simple pharmaceutical products, business model canvas simulation, and group business plan presentations. Experiential learning, gamification, and group collaboration approaches were applied to enhance conceptual understanding, managerial skills, creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial motivation. Evaluation results showed significant improvements in pharmaceutical management knowledge, decision-making skills, innovation capability, and business ethics awareness. The program stands out for integrating theory, practice, simulation, and social ethics holistically, preparing participants to become competent, creative, and socially responsible pharmapreneurs. Activity documentation supports the evidence of active participation and the effectiveness of the interactive learning approach.

Product Stability Education as an Effort to Introduce Pharmacy Among Students of MAN 6 Aceh Besar

2026-04-18T05:59:20+00:00

The lack of students’ understanding regarding proper medicine storage, expiration dates, and the scope of pharmacy professions remains a common issue in schools. This condition may affect adolescent health literacy and increase the risk of inappropriate medicine use. This community service activity aimed to improve students’ knowledge regarding pharmaceutical product stability while introducing the field of pharmacy to students of MAN 6 Aceh Besar. The implementation method used educational counseling through interactive lectures, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and distribution of educational leaflets. The participants consisted of 60 twelfth-grade students who actively attended the program. The materials delivered included the concept of product stability, factors affecting drug quality, differences between expiration date and shelf life, and an introduction to pharmacy professions. The results showed an increase in students’ understanding of proper medicine storage and safe drug use. Participants also demonstrated high enthusiasm toward information related to pharmacy education and career opportunities. Overall, this activity was effective in improving health literacy while serving as a medium for introducing the pharmacy field to high school students.