The Salvation Army  The Salvation Army Silicon Valley

A fantastic new Pharmacy has opened in the heart of San Jose, Califronia, called BetterHealthRX. This exciting pharmacy will provide:

• Medication Access for All
• NO controlled drugs, NO insurance, NO copays

About

We are the first dedicated drug donation pharmacy in Northern California, and we receive donated medications directly from donors. Our pharmacy accepts any valid prescription, serving patients who cannot afford their medications.Our hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4-8 pm, and Saturday 9am—1pm.

Background

• Financial cost of medications discarded annually in skilled nursing facilities
• US: $2 billion⁴
• California: $100 million⁸
• Potential to salvage 10 million prescriptions worth ~$700 million^2,3

Need for Free Medications:

• About 23% of American adults miss doses or skip prescriptions due to cost⁴
• Restricted access to medications associated with⁵:
  • Worsened health outcomes
  • Increased risk of cardiovascular events
• Other possible consequences:
  • About half families filing for bankruptcies due to healthcare debt⁶
  • Over $18 billion dollars spent on Emergency Department visits that could be avoided with proper primary care⁷

Disposing of Unused Drugs Harms Our Environment and Our Health.
Unused medication is currently dumped or burned and ends up in our waterways and our air.