Virginia Commonwealth University pharmacy students organized one such event dubbed the "Pharmers Market," which offered safe disposal of medications and community education on prescription safety.

The event went beyond just medication disposal by also hosting a blood drive, a swabbing event for blood cancer donor matches and addiction education. Visitors could learn how to use naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

"I think all of my peers here, we all want to work in healthcare or sort of make a difference in our community, and I think this is a great way to sort of engage one-on-one," said Vrushali Papaiya, a second-year VCU student majoring in biology and pharmaceutical sciences.

Papaiya added that the event provided valuable community interaction.

"This way we ge

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