Community Socialization and Education on The Use of Generic Drug and Traded Drugs In Merdeka Binjai Field

Abstract

Drug preparations circulating in the community are available in generic and trademark forms. Currently, there are still people who are confused about choosing between generic drugs and commercial drugs. Each of them has their own opinion, some consider both to be the same, and some are anti to generic drugs because they think they are not "effective." This is due to the public's lack of information about generic and commercial drugs. A generic drug is a pharmaceutical preparation that meets pharmacopoeial requirements and goes through a manufacturing process according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) also oversees these general standards. The lack of public knowledge about the differences between generic and commercial drugs is one factor that needs further outreach and education to the public. Therefore, on December 3, 2022, a team of lecturers from Tjut Nyak Dhien University conducted socialization and education activities for the public with the theme "Counseling on the Use of Generic and Commercial Medicines" with the aim that the public can obtain information and knowledge about the differences between generic drugs and commercial drugs.