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Mistakes in obtaining, using, storing, and disposing of medication (DAGUSIBU) remain a major issue in Indonesia, including in Kedungpring Village, Kemranjen District, Banyumas Regency. This study aims to improve the knowledge of PKK mothers in Kedungpring Village regarding DAGUSIBU practices through interactive counseling. The method used is a community-based empowerment approach, involving active participation of PKK members in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities. The results showed a significant improvement in the participants' knowledge and behavior regarding proper medication management, including proper storage and disposal of expired medication. This activity also encouraged the formation of medication health cadre groups at the RT level to continue educating the community. This DAGUSIBU counseling was proven effective in improving medication literacy at the household level and reducing the risk of medication errors.

DAGUSIBU is one of the efforts to improve public health that is organized through health service activities by pharmaceutical workers. Health services that can provide community pharmaceutical workers include providing information on the use and storage of pharmaceutical preparations and medical devices. The public needs to know the importance of drug management from when they get a prescription to when they throw it away if it is not needed. So that the impact of community errors cannot be prevented. The lack of public curiosity about this is very dangerous. They should not underestimate the procedures for drug management. Starting from when they first get a prescription from a doctor, to how to dispose of it if it can no longer be used. In fact, if we make a slight mistake in managing drugs, it will have fatal consequences for consumers of the drug. The results of the Dagusibu Drug Management counseling (Get, Use, Store, Throw Away) in Bingkat, Serdang Bedagai Regency can provide insight and education on drug management from when they get a prescription to when they throw it away if it is not needed. So that the impact of mistakes made by the Bingkat village community cannot be prevented. Participants can apply the knowledge they have gained in their family and community environments.

School Health Business (UKS) is a program that aims to promote a healthy lifestyle among students. Health services at UKS include providing medicine for students who experience minor illnesses. However, a shortage of pharmacists in schools can increase the risk of errors in medication management and threaten patient safety. Teachers play an important role in providing first aid and coordinating medical emergencies at school. Teachers also play a role in providing education about health to students, including correct medication management. This activity aims to increase the understanding and awareness of UKS managers about the importance of correct medication management, as well as encouraging behavioral changes in obtaining, using, storing and disposing of medication (DAGUSIBU) correctly. The activities were carried out using counseling, outreach and mentoring methods for Teachers and students at SD Muhammadiyah 16 and 52.The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in teachers' and students' understanding of drug management, especially drug storage.