MedSmart exercise book: learn about medicines while you practice

The MedSmartExercise Book was developed to complement the Young Doctor Club (YDC) module's Know Your Medicine chapter, based on feedback from eleven primary school teachers with at least one year of YDC experience. A 45-minute focus group discussion (FGD) using the YDC module. The discussion followed a semi-structured interview guide, was audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and then thematically analysed using Nvivo application. Three key areas were identified for the exercise book's development: engaging content, universal accessibility, and time constraints. The Canva-designed exercise book covers three essential topicsWhat is Medicine, the 5R Concept, and Medicine Handlingwithin eleven pages, incorporating interactive elements like 'Match the Item,' 'Crossword Puzzle,' and 'Fill in the Spaces' to enhance student engagement. To improve accessibility, the book is available online, allowing students to test their understanding at their own pace, while attached answers support knowledge reinforcement. This digital format also addresses teacher's concern regarding time constraints and access beyond extracurricular participants. The MedSmart Exercise Book has commercialisation potential due to its adaptability in classrooms and relevance to health education. Future expansions may explore licensing, subscriptions, and collaborations with government and non-government institutions to promote quality medicine use among schoolchildren.