Naloxone vending machine in Wisconsin showing measurable data impact with thousands of doses dispensed

Eau Claire’s Naloxone Vending Machines – 3,700 Doses Dispensed, Thousands of Lives Protected

Real Numbers, Real Impact

When it comes to public health, data tells the story best. In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, one harm reduction vending machine dispensed over 3,700 doses of naloxone in a single year, according to Vending Times.

Each dose represents a potential life saved. Each vending interaction represents someone who had immediate access to overdose reversal — without waiting for a pharmacy, clinic, or emergency responder.

This is not theory. This is proof that harm reduction vending machines work.

Why This Data Matters

Numbers like Eau Claire’s are more than statistics — they provide credibility and accountability to decision-makers considering wellness vending machines.

  • Accountability: Universities, public health officials, and community organizations need measurable results to justify investments. 3,700 dispensed doses is a metric anyone can understand.

  • Trust: Data builds confidence. Stakeholders can see that these machines aren’t sitting idle — they’re being used, heavily.

  • Replication: If Eau Claire can achieve thousands of naloxone distributions in one year, so can other communities and campuses. This model can be adapted to fit different environments, from rural counties to large universities.

The Public Health Significance

Why is 3,700 doses so important? Because every second counts in an overdose emergency.

  • Naloxone (Narcan) reverses opioid overdoses within minutes, but only if it’s on hand.

  • A vending machine ensures that it’s always stocked, accessible, and available 24/7.

  • In communities where stigma or limited pharmacy hours create barriers, vending machines offer private, judgment-free access.

The Eau Claire data demonstrates that when barriers are removed, people will access the tools they need to protect themselves and others.

What Colleges and Universities Can Learn

College campuses mirror many of the same risks seen in broader communities. Students face late-night emergencies, privacy concerns, and limited health center hours.

A campus harm reduction vending machine ensures that:

  • Students can access naloxone, fentanyl test strips, pregnancy tests, and safer sex kits whenever they need them.

  • Peer responders — students helping students — always have access to life-saving tools.

  • Administrators can track usage data to understand needs and report measurable outcomes.

Just like Eau Claire, your campus can demonstrate data-driven leadership in student health and safety.

My BIO TESTS Delivers Results

At My BIO TESTS, we believe every institution should have access to this kind of measurable impact. That’s why we offer a no-cost vending machine placement program for colleges, universities, and organizations.

When you partner with us, you don’t just get a machine. You get:

  • Data on supply usage — We provide reports that show how many items were dispensed, proving your program’s impact.

  • A maintenance program — Machines are always stocked and ready. No outages, no delays.

  • Curated supplies for your student population — From naloxone to OTC flu medicine, we customize inventory based on your needs.

This is a turnkey, zero-cost solution that delivers both life-saving impact and measurable results.

The evidence is clear: harm reduction vending machines save lives, and the numbers prove it. Eau Claire’s success can be your success.

Contact My BIO TESTS today to learn how to bring a no-cost wellness vending machine to your campus or community — and start making a measurable difference.

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