Rational Use of Medicine Campaign

Rational Use of Medicine Campaign

Community awareness campaign promoting safe, responsible, and informed use of medicines.

Rational Use of Medicine Campaign
NSS

Rational Use of Medicine Campaign

Villages near Banur, District Patiala

About This Activity

The NSS unit of SVCP organised a comprehensive Rational Use of Medicine campaign reaching households, pharmacies, and community health centres in surrounding villages. NSS volunteers — pharmacy students — conducted interactive sessions on antibiotic stewardship, self-medication risks, proper storage of medicines, and the importance of completing prescribed courses. Pamphlets in Punjabi and Hindi were distributed and a toll-free helpline was publicised.

Objectives

  • Educate communities on safe and rational medicine use
  • Combat the dangers of antibiotic resistance and self-medication
  • Develop community engagement skills in pharmacy students
  • Create awareness about medicine storage and expiry

Key Highlights

500+ households covered across 5 villages
Bilingual pamphlets (Hindi & Punjabi) distributed
Interactive Q&A sessions at village chaupal
Medicine disposal drive at local pharmacy shops

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