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The MHA continues to support the YesRx statewide cancer medication donation drive, taking place April 20-24, to help expand access to treatment and reduce medication waste across Michigan.

YesRx is a statewide cancer drug repository program that collects unopened cancer medications through partnerships with clinicians and redistributes them to patients in need. The program helps address financial barriers to care, as more than half of cancer patients experience financial hardship related to treatment.

Since its inception, YesRx has provided more than $27 million in cancer medications to Michigan patients at no cost and has built a network of more than 130 participating cancer clinics statewide.

During the donation drive, individuals can donate unused oral cancer medications or supportive medications at participating sites across the state. Medications must be unopened, in original manufacturer packaging and have at least six months before expiration.

Members are encouraged to share donation drive resources with provider teams, including the YesRx Donation Drive Flyer, donation locations, press release and public service announcement, to help raise awareness.

Members with questions may contact Kelsey Ostergren at the MHA or YesRx.

The MHA is committed to efforts that expand access to services and mitigate barriers to timely and effective treatments. YesRx is a statewide cancer drug repository program, accepting donations of unopened cancer medications through partnerships with clinicians to repurpose unused cancer medications. Medication are then donated to patients in need, thereby eliminating waste and expanding access for vulnerable and underserved patients.

More than 50% of patients diagnosed with cancer experience a financial hardship and YesRx is designed to fill that need. Since program inception, the YesRx network has provided more than $10 million in cancer medications to Michigan patients for free.

YesRx’s first donation drive for 2025 will be held Feb. 3-7, with medications being collected at numerous sites across the state.

Members can help by donating:

• Medications used to treat cancer, or side-effects of chemotherapy.
• Medication that is unopened and still in the original manufacturer packaging.
• Medication with an expiration date that is more than six months.

Members are encouraged to share the donation drive flyer and social post with relevant provider teams.

Members with questions may reach out to Kelsey Ostergren at the MHA or YesRx.