The APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is proud to partner with McNeil Consumer Healthcare and Scholastic to educate 5th and 6th grade students and their families about the safe use and storage of over-the-counter medicines. As the medication experts, who better than pharmacists and student pharmacists to serve in this vital role within communities across the U.S. 

Through the OTC Medicine Safety Campaign, APhA-ASP Chapters will educate 5th and 6th graders, as well as their parents and caregivers on:

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• Reading medicine directions

• Following OTC label directions

• Proper measurement of medicine 

• Safe storage and disposal of medicine

• Consulting with parent or guardian before taking medications