Barriers to Wellness Vending Machines — and How to Overcome Them

Wellness vending machines bring tremendous value to college campuses — but many administrators hesitate due to common barriers and concerns. The good news is that each of these challenges has proven solutions.

Common Barriers and Solutions

1. Regulatory Questions
Concern: Can OTC medications or self-tests be sold through vending on campus?
Solution: Yes — when products are FDA-approved and properly labeled, vending programs are fully compliant with federal and state health regulations.

2. Liability Concerns
Concern: Schools worry about being responsible for product misuse.
Solution: Partnering with a licensed supplier like My BIO TESTS ensures compliance, proper stocking, and product quality — significantly reducing liability risk.

3. Privacy Issues
Concern: Students may feel uncomfortable buying sensitive health products in public.
Solution: Vending actually improves privacy, allowing discreet access without the stigma of face-to-face purchasing.

4. Maintenance and Staffing
Concern: Colleges worry about the burden of restocking machines.
Solution: Full-service suppliers like My BIO TESTS handle stocking, monitoring, and servicing so the school carries no operational burden.

5. Funding Barriers
Concern: Schools may not have the budget to launch a wellness vending program.
Solution: See below — funding is no longer a roadblock.

No Budget? No Problem.

Financial limitations are the biggest perceived barrier — but they don’t have to be. Through the My BIO TESTS Wellness Vending Machine Placement Program, we install, stock, and maintain machines at no charge to your institution.

That means:

• No upfront equipment investment

• No ongoing staffing or maintenance costs

• Students get immediate access to essential supplies

Later, colleges can choose to use grant funding or internal health budgets to make select items free of charge — but the machine itself is available at zero cost.

Don’t let barriers stop your campus from prioritizing student health. Contact My BIO TESTS today to launch a no-cost wellness vending program that addresses regulations, liability, privacy, and funding concerns.