Generation Rx was developed by collaboration between The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and Cardinal Health in 2009 and was picked up by APhA-ASP as a new operation soon after. The mission of GenerationRx is to promote public awareness of prescription medication abuse.
In pharmacy school, we learn all the ways prescription medication abuse can be harmful. GenerationRx works to spread public awareness through one-on-one communication, group presentations, and social media.
Generation Rx also educates about medication safety and has presented to elementary students about safe practices. GenerationRx is also partnering with our chapters policy chairs to develop a professional student recovery program and partner with Cougars in Recovery and CAPS to beat the stigma of addiction.
2019 - 2020 Academic School Year
January 27, 2020 - Alcohol, Drugs and YOU Convocation
Generation Rx senior chair presents to UHCOP P1s about the APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders. They discuss what the Institute is as well as who is eligible to go, what requirements should be met, and how the trip can be funded and how expenses can be compensated upon successful completion of attending.
November 11, 2019 - P2 Utah Experience Convocation
Generation Rx Senior chairs presented about their experience at the Utah Experience along with other attendees of the conference. They discussed what the experience meant to them and also imparted knowledge on how to talk to patients with a substance use disorder. Generation Rx created an informational video on how to talk with patients.
October 30, 2019 - Halloween Candy Safety Post
Generation Rx made a flyer that promoted safe candy practices for parents to check their children's candy to ensure it had not been tampered with before consumption.
October 24, 2019 - Drug Take Back Day
Generation Rx chairs along with Operation OTC chairs provided education to students on the drug take back day that way to take place on campus. Additionally, Generation Rx had a poster present to inform students of safe drug practices and resources if they needed help.
October 3, 2019 - Pharmacy Extravaganza
Generation Rx Chairs provided education to college students about medication safety, changing the mentality about prescription drugs and medication abuse.
September 30, 2019 - Round Table
Generation Rx educated P1 students about our operation to gather interest in joining our committee. We discussed previous events we have held and discussed our plans and goals for the future.
September 20, 2019 - National Recovery Month Picture
Generation Rx Chairs took a picture holding posters to promote National Recovery Month. The picture was then posted to Facebook.
September 19, 2019 - National Recovery Month Facebook Post
Generation Rx made a series of Facebook posters that informed people of the purpose of National Recovery Month, resources for recovery, and facts about drug abuse.
September 13, 2019 - Thomas A Glazier Senior Education Center Health Fair & Brown Bag Event
At this event held specifically for seniors, many were educated about possible drug interactions after their medication regimen was reviewed by the preceptors and pharmacy students. Health screening was also provided to help the seniors know how they were doing health wise.
September 12, 2019 - Fresh Check Day
University students that attended the event and stopped by the GenRx booth were educated about drug abuse, and drug misuse and ways to prevent drug abuse and misuse.
August 14, 2019 - Pasadena Senior Health Expo
At this event held for seniors, Generation Rx chairs provided education to the seniors about safe medication practices and advice on taking their medication regularly.
August 3, 2019 - Mayor's Back to School Fest
Generation Rx chairs provided education to parents and children about medication safety and taught safe medication practices.