Education on Drug Storage and ED vs. BUD at MAN 3 Banjar

The counseling activity with the theme "Education on the Importance of Drug Storage, Recognition of Damaged Drugs, and the Difference Between Expired Date (ED) and Beyond Use Date (BUD)" was held at MAN 3 Banjar with the aim of increasing the knowledge and understanding of MAN 3 Banjar students about the importance of drug storage, how to recognize damaged drugs and the difference between Expired Date (ED) and Beyond Use Date (BUD), as well as understanding their impact on health. This counseling used interactive presentation methods, discussions, and evaluations in the form of pre-tests and student satisfaction questionnaires to enhance understanding, encourage active participation, and assess the effectiveness of the session. The evaluation results showed that participants were very satisfied with various aspects of the activity, such as the appearance and attitude of officers, delivery media, and the relevance of the material provided. A total of 22 respondents stated "Very Satisfied" with the appearance of officers, and 31 respondents considered the material presented to be useful and applicable. In addition, this counseling succeeded in increasing student awareness of the importance of proper drug storage, recognizing damaged drugs, and understanding the difference between ED and BUD. Participants were also encouraged to become agents of change by sharing the knowledge they gained with their surroundings. The success of this activity shows that the interactive education approach is effective in increasing public knowledge about drug management.