Medication access

We are the first and only dedicated drug donation pharmacy in California. We receive unused, unopened, and unexpired medications from licensed healthcare facilities, and dispense the drugs at no cost to our patients who have a valid prescription. Our pharmacy aims to increase medication access for all and serves patients who cannot afford their medications.

Everyone is welcome at the County-operated Better Health Pharmacy, regardless of immigration status and insurance status. Patients who are unable to afford their medications can receive their medications for free.

Watch the video on the Better Health Pharmacy page to learn more about our mission and services.

No controlled drugs

No insurance

No copays

How Better Pharmacy works

All medications require a valid prescription from a doctor.
Call our pharmacy during business hours to see if we have what you need.
These are the medications we commonly stock at our pharmacy, but our inventory changes constantly. This is because our pharmacy is supplied with medications donated by other healthcare organizations. Due to the random nature of donations, the availability of specific medications cannot be guaranteed. We apologize for the inconvenience and will transfer any prescription you may have on file to the pharmacy of your choice.
Upon visiting our pharmacy, you will be asked to complete a form that you cannot afford the medication.
We can have your prescription transferred to another pharmacy when we do not have your medication in stock or you still have refills on your prescription. Depending on your prescription coverage, you may be charged at the other pharmacy.
You can request us to mail your prescription within Santa Clara County; certain restrictions do apply.

Stock availability

Our pharmacy is supplied with medications donated by other healthcare organizations. Due to the random nature of donations, the availability of specific medications cannot be guaranteed. We apologize for the inconvenience and will transfer any prescription you may have on file to the pharmacy of your choice.

The table below are medications we usually have in stock. You can always call during opening hours to verify we have the medication you need. All medications require a valid prescription.

Please check if your medication is listed below. If your medication is not listed, reach out to Better Health Pharmacy at (408) 794-0564 to check inventory.

Allergy
Cetirizine (generic for Zyrtec) Diphenhydramine (generic for Benadryl)	Fluticasone (generic for Flonase) Loratadine (generic for Claritin)
Alzheimer's Disease
Donepezil (generic for Aricept)
Anticancer
Anastrozole (generic for Arimidex)	Letrozole (generic for Femara)	Methotrexate (generic for Trexall)
Anticoagulant
Aspirin (generic for ASA)	Clopidogrel (generic for Plavix)	Enoxaparin (generic for Lovenox)
Anticonvulsants
Carbamazepine (generic for Tegretol) Gabapentin (generic for Neurontin)	Lamotrigine (generic for Lamictal) Levetiracetam (generic for Keppra) Oxcarbazepine (generic for Trileptal)	Topiramate (generic for Topamax) Phenytoin (generic for Dilantin)
Anti-Infective (antibiotics, antifungal, antivirals)
Acyclovir (generic for Zovirax) Amoxicillin (generic for Amoxil) Amoxicillin-Pot Clavulanate (generic for Augmentin) Azithromycin (generic for Zithromax) Cephalexin (generic for Keflex)	Ciprofloxacin (generic for Cipro) Clarithromycin (generic for Biaxin) Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets (generic for Vibramycin) Fluconazole (generic for Diflucan) Metronidazole (generic for Flagyl)	Nitrofurantoin Monohyd Macro (generic for Macrobid) Oseltamivir (generic for Tamiflu) Penicillin V Potassium (generic for Veetids) Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (generic for Bactrim)
Antitussive (Cough)
Benzonatate (generic for Tessalon Perles)
Asthma-COPD
Albuterol Inhalation Solution (generic for Accuneb) Budesonide - Formoterol Inhaler (Breyna) Budesonide - Formoterol - Glycopyrrolate Inhaler (Breztri)	Budesonide Inhalation Solution (generic for Pulmicort) Ipratropium - Albuterol Inhalation Solution (generic for DuoNeb) Ipratropium Inhalation Solution (generic for Atrovent)	Montelukast (generic for Singulair) Tiotropium Bromide HandiHaler (generic for Spiriva)
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)
Doxazosin (generic for Cardura) Finasteride (generic for Proscar)	Tamsulosin (generic for Flomax) Terazosin (generic for Hytrin)
Blood pressure medications
Amlodipine (generic for Norvasc) Atenolol (generic for Tenormin) Benazepril (generic for Lotensin) Bumetanide (generic for Bumex) Carvedilol (generic for Coreg) Chlorthalidone (generic for Thalitone) Clonidine (generic for Catapres) Diltiazem (generic for Cardizem) Furosemide (generic for Lasix)	Hydralazine (generic for Apresoline) Hydrochlorothiazide (generic for HCTZ) Labetalol (generic for Normodyne) Lisinopril (generic for Zestril) Midodrine (generic for Proamatine) Metoprolol Succinate (generic for Toprol XL) Metoprolol Tartrate (generic for Lopressor)	Nifedipine (generic for Procardia) Prazosin (generic for Minipress) Propranolol (generic for Inderal) Spironolactone (generic for Aldactone) Torsemide (generic for Demadex) Triamterene - Hydrochlorothiazide (generic for Maxzide) Verapamil ER (generic for Calan)
Cholesterol lowering medications
Atorvastatin (Generic for Lipitor) Cholestyramine Packets (generic for Questran) Ezetimibe (generic for Zetia)	Fenofibrate (generic for Tricor) Gemfibrozil (generic for Lopid) Lovastatin (generic for Mevacor)	Pravastatin (generic for Pravachol) Rosuvastatin (generic for Crestor) Simvastatin (generic for Zocor)
Diabetic medications and supplies
Acarbose (generic for Precose) Glimepiride (generic for Amaryl) Glipizide (generic for Glucotrol)	Glyburide (generic for Diabeta) Insulin Glargine U-100 Vials (generic for Lantus) Insulin Syringes (1ml 31G x 15-64")	Metformin (generic for Glucophage) Pen Needles (31G x 15-64") Pioglitazone (generic for Actos)
Gout
Allopurinol (generic for Zyloprim)	Colchicine (generic for Colcrys)
Heart medications
Amiodarone (generic for Cordarone) Digoxin (generic for Lanoxin)	Isosorbide Mononitrate (generic for Imdur)	Isosorbide Dinitrate (generic for Isordil)
Laxatives
Bisacodyl (generic for Dulcolax) Docusate Sodium (generic for Colace)	Docusate - Senna (generic for Senokot-S) Lactulose (generic for Constulose)	Senna (generic for Senokot)
Mental health medications
Amitriptyline (generic for Elavil) Aripiprazole (generic for Abilify) Benztropine (generic for Cogentin) Bupropion (generic for Wellbutrin) Buspirone (generic for Buspar) Citalopram (generic for Celexa) Divalproex (generic for Depakote DR, ER) Duloxetine (generic for Cymbalta) Escitalopram (generic for Lexapro)	Fluoxetine (generic for Prozac) Haloperidol (generic for Haldol) Hydroxyzine HCl (generic for Atarax) Hydroxyzine Pamoate (generic for Vistaril) Lithium Carbonate (generic for Lithobid) Mirtazapine (generic for Remeron) Olanzapine (generic for Zyprexa) Paroxetine (generic for Paxil) Quetiapine (generic for Seroquel)	Risperidone (generic for Risperdal) Sertraline (generic for Zoloft) Trazodone (generic for Desyrel) Valproic Acid (generic for Depakene) Venlafaxine (generic for Effexor XR) Ziprasidone (generic for Geodon)
Miscellaneous oral medications
Hyoscyamine (generic for Anaspaz)	Sodium Bicarbonate	Sulfasalazine (generic for Azulfidine)
Nausea-vomiting
Meclizine (generic for Antivert)	Metoclopramide (generic for Reglan)	Ondansetron (generic for Zofran)
Opioid overdose
Naloxone Nasal Spray (generic for Narcan)
Osteoporosis
Alendronate (generic for Fosamax)
Overactive bladder
Oxybutynin (generic for Oxytrol)
Pain
Acetaminophen (generic for Tylenol) Baclofen (generic for Lioresal) Celecoxib (generic for Celebrex)	Cyclobenzaprine (generic for Flexeril) Dicyclomine (generic for Bentyl) Ibuprofen (generic for Advil)	Meloxicam (generic for Mobic) Naproxen (generic for Naprosyn)
Steroids
Dexamethasone (generic for Decadron)	Prednisone (generic for Deltasone)
Stomach
Esomeprazole (generic for Nexium) Famotidine (generic for Pepcid)	Loperamide (generic for Lomotil) Omeprazole (generic for Prilosec)	Pantoprazole (generic for Protonix) Sucralfate (generic for Carafate)
Thyroid
Levothyroxine (generic for Synthroid)
Transplant
Mycophenolate Mofetil (generic for Cellcept)
Vitamins, minerals, electrolytes
Calcitriol Calcium Carbonate Calcium-Vitamin D3 500-200mg Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12)	Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D-2) Ferrous Sulfate Folic Acid Magnesium Oxide Melatonin	Multivitamin Potassium Chloride Tablets Pyridoxine (Vitamin B-6) Thiamine (Vitamin B-1)