Sample Activities
Activity for “Uses” & Brand vs Generic:
Instruction for “Uses”:
· Gather the following medications, mix them up, and have participants group sample over-the-counter(OTC) medications into each provided category #1-5:
o Suggested Props: Children’s ibuprofen, Tylenol, Nite Time Cold & Flu Relief, Equate Cough DM, Benadryl, Children’s allergy melts, Antacid 750, Ranitidine
1. Pain: Children’s ibuprofen, Tylenol
2. Cough & Cold: Nite Time Cold & Flu Relief, Equate Cough DM
3. Allergy: Benadryl, Children’s allergy melts
4. Constipation & Diarrhea: Imodium, Stool softener
5. Acid reflux & Indigestion: Antacid 750, Ranitidine
· Assist participants with grouping and discuss each category. Show participants where the “Uses” is located on the OTC labels.
· Be sure to mention that some medications may have more than one use.
Instruction for Brand vs Generic/Active ingredient
· Gather the following OTC medications, mix them up, and have participants match the identical medication.
o Suggested Props: Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Neosporin, antibiotic cream, Benadryl, Diphenhydramine HCl, Imodium, Loperamide, Tums, Antacid 750, Tums, Antacid 750, Tylenol, Acetaminophen
1. Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen
2. Neosporin, antibiotic cream
3. Benadryl, Diphenhydramine HCl
4. Imodium, Loperamide
5. Tums, Antacid 750
6. Tylenol, Acetaminophen
Activity for reading prescription medication label:
Instruction:
· Participants will place medication tablets on time chart based off directions on Rx labels.
· Discuss proper timing and missed doses.
o Take 2 tablet once daily
o Take 1 capsule three times daily
o Take 1 tablet twice daily
o Take 1 tablet twice daily for 10 days
Pick up & Drop off Role Play:
You will be roleplaying as a pharmacy staff interacting with a participant on dropping off a prescription based on the following script.
Drop-off dialog
Staff: Hello, how may I help you? Are you here to drop off a prescription?
Patient: Yes.
Staff: Ok. Looks like the prescription is for Ms./Mr. XYZ. Is this prescription for yourself?
Patient: Yes.
Staff: Can you please verify the date of birth? Looks like you have never filled a prescription here before. We would like to add you into our system. May I have your address and phone number?
Patient: giving out address & phone number
Staff: Do you have any allergies including food allergies?
Patient: provide any allergies you may have
Staff: May I also have your insurance information? Do you have your insurance card with you?
Patient: pretend handing over insurance card
Staff: Great. I’ve added you into our system, now I can start fill the prescription and it takes about 15-20 minutes. Do you want to wait for it or come back another day?
Patient: I’ll wait.
Staff: Ok. We’ll get it ready shortly. Please have a seat.
You will be roleplaying as a pharmacy interacting with a participant on picking up a prescription based on the following script.
Pick-up dialog
Staff: Hello, are you here to pick up your medication?
Patient: Yes.
Staff: May I have your name or the patient’s name you’re picking up the medication for?
Patient: provide name
Staff: Could you please verify your birth date?
Patient: provide birth date
Staff: It looks like we have 2 medications ready for (name of the patient). Do you have any questions about your medications?
Patient: No.
Staff: Please sign on the electronic pad that you are picking up 2 medications and you don’t have any questions about them.
Patient: pretend signing an electronic pad
Staff: Your copay will be $10.
Patient: pretend handing over money
Staff: (hand over medications) Thank you. Have a great day!
An Automated Blood Pressure Monitor:
· Assist participants on how to properly use an automated blood pressure monitor after watching the video.
· They may use blood pressure monitor available at around the pharmacy area for FREE of charge
Tour of Pharmacy/OTC Aisles:
It is the best way to get a glimpse and hands-on experience if you have a community pharmacy partner who is willing to guide you and the program participants through the pharmacy area (Drop-off and Pick-up areas, OTC aisles). The participants can get an up close look at how stores arrange over-the-counter medications – usually according to medicines that treat the symptoms of a certain illness.