BBPOM Yogyakarta and PT Anugrah Argon Medica Collaborate to Strengthen Pharmacists’ Capacity in Antimicrobial Resistance Control

Controlling antimicrobial use and ensuring proper medicine management in pharmacies are important aspects of maintaining patient safety and preventing the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

As part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of pharmaceutical personnel, the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BBPOM) in Yogyakarta collaborated with PT Anugrah Argon Medica (AAM) in organizing a Technical Guidance program for Pharmacists in Charge of Pharmacies under the theme “Antimicrobial Control and Medicine Management in Pharmacies” on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

The event was officially opened by the Head of BBPOM in Yogyakarta, Ani Fatimah Isfarjanti, S.Si., Apt., M.H., together with her staff.

Also attending the event were Regional Operations Manager of PT Anugrah Argon Medica, Awi Tedja, Head of AAM Yogyakarta Branch, Yusmar Abdillah, and 53 Pharmacists in Charge representing pharmacies across the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

In her remarks, Ani Fatimah Isfarjanti expressed appreciation for AAM’s initiative in organizing the event. She emphasized that pharmacies play a strategic role as the frontline in medicine distribution to the public, making it essential for pharmacists to have a solid understanding of medicine management and responsible antimicrobial use.

“This activity is an important step in providing guidance and education for pharmacies as pharmaceutical service facilities to ensure the proper, safe, and responsible use of medicines in the community,” she said.

In line with this, Regional Operations Manager of PT Anugrah Argon Medica, Awi Tedja, stated, “Our collaboration with BBPOM Yogyakarta reflects AAM’s commitment to providing continuous education for pharmaceutical personnel. We believe strengthening pharmacists’ capacity plays an important role in supporting the proper, safe, and responsible use of medicines in the community.”

Through this program, participants received enhanced understanding regarding pharmacy medicine management in accordance with prevailing regulations, as well as the importance of controlling antimicrobial use to prevent resistance, which remains a global health challenge.

The Yogyakarta program is part of a series of educational collaborations between AAM and BPOM conducted in various cities across Indonesia to strengthen the capacity of