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

Chief Pharmacist of Alpro Pharmacy

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

Senior Lecturer, UiTM

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

Senior Principal Assistant Director, MOH.

Key contributor to Malaysia’s national guidelines on safe medicine disposal under the Pharmacy Practice & Development Division.

Mr. Rueben Vivekananthan

Programme Manager, FIP

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

Chima Amadi

Global Health Consultant, FIP

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

Dr. Hisyamuddin Md Saad

UiTM

Offers local context with scientific insights into appropriate disposal methods currently practiced in Malaysia.

Ms. Mary Lee Hong Gee

Pharmacy Lecturer at University of Malaya

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

Chairperson, MPS SIG Safe Medicine Disposal

Leads MyMediSAFE and intersectoral collaboration to scale pharmacy-led disposal initiatives across Malaysia.

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