
Safe Medicine Disposal (SMD) Online Training Course
Safe Medicine Disposal (SMD) Online Training Course
Learn how pharmacists can lead the way in promoting safe medicine disposal. This self-paced training provides essential knowledge on Malaysia’s regulations, international practices, and practical solutions for setting up pharmacy-based collection services—empowering pharmacists to protect public health and the environment.

Introduction
Improper medicine disposal poses serious threats to public health, environmental safety, and healthcare sustainability. As medication experts, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in transforming disposal practices and educating the public.
This self-paced training module equips pharmacists and pharmacy students with critical knowledge, practical strategies, and global insights to become champions of safe medicine disposal. Learners will explore Malaysia’s regulatory framework, international case studies, effective disposal techniques, and how to set up pharmacy-based collection services. By completing this course, pharmacists will be empowered to take practical action and inspire change in their communities.
The Importance of Safe Medicine Disposal
Begin your journey by exploring the urgent need for responsible medication disposal—its impact on health, the environment, and why pharmacists must lead the solution.
Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal in a Glance: Impact on Sustainable Economy in Malaysia
Understand how pharmaceutical waste contributes to national economic strain and how sustainable practices can create long-term savings and ecological benefits.
Safe Medicine Disposal: Malaysian Landscape & Regulatory Implications
Learn about Malaysia’s policies, guidelines, and enforcement efforts, and how pharmacists can stay compliant while supporting national goals.
FIP Sustainability in Pharmacy Programme
Discover the global vision from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and how pharmacy can be a driving force in achieving sustainability.
Global Perspectives and Initiatives on Safe Medicine Disposal
Gain insight into global frameworks, trends, and collective action taken by healthcare systems to address medicine disposal challenges.
Case Study – Spain SIGRE System
Dive into a successful national model from Spain that integrates pharmaceutical industry collaboration, public education, and seamless pharmacy collection.
Effective Methods for Safe Medicine Disposal in Malaysia
Master practical disposal techniques—from take-back bins to household deactivation methods—tailored for Malaysian settings.
Setting Up Safe Medicine Disposal Services in Malaysia
Learn how to plan, implement, and sustain a medicine disposal service within your pharmacy, including logistical, regulatory, and community engagement aspects.
Behind the Scenes of Safe Medicine Disposal
Peek into the operational backbone of medicine disposal—from waste collection to final treatment—so you can better explain the process to patients and stakeholders.

Ph. Lim En Ni
She spearheaded Alpro Pharmacy’s 'Safe Medication Disposal' campaign in 2021 to ensure proper handling of excess or expired medications. Her leadership has driven public awareness and pharmacist involvement in medicine safety and sustainability.

Dr. Hisyamuddin Md Saad
Expert in environmental pharmacy and sustainability with published work on medicine disposal's economic and ecological impact in Malaysia.

En. Mohd Shahiri bin Abd Ghapar
Key contributor to Malaysia’s national guidelines on safe medicine disposal under the Pharmacy Practice & Development Division.

Mr. Rueben Vivekananthan
Leads global sustainability initiatives in pharmacy, including integration of safe medicine disposal into the FIP Green Pharmacy Programme.

Chima Amadi
Brings international experience with national and NGO-led safe disposal systems and global public health advocacy.

Dr. Hisyamuddin Md Saad
Offers local context with scientific insights into appropriate disposal methods currently practiced in Malaysia.

Ms. Mary Lee Hong Gee
One of the key members of Safe DUMP project. With a strong background in safe medicine disposal services, she has led implementation of medication return and disposal systems at UMMC and some pharmacies.

Ph. Ng Yi Ling
Leads MyMediSAFE and intersectoral collaboration to scale pharmacy-led disposal initiatives across Malaysia.
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