Apotex Joins National "Hope Alliance" Campaign to Support Uninsured Patients

Global Pharmaceutical Leader Leverages Broad Portfolio to Secure Critical Medications for Vulnerable Populations

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dispensary of Hope announced the launch of its national "Hope Alliance" campaign this year, a strategic initiative designed to expand access to high-quality, longer-dated medications for low-income and uninsured patients across the United States. Joining this effort is Apotex, which has made a significant new commitment to the campaign's planned giving model to help ensure a reliable, steady supply of essential therapies.

The Hope Alliance campaign marks a shift in charitable distribution by moving beyond traditional donations of short-dated or surplus inventory. By facilitating access to longer-dated medications, participating manufacturers like Apotex help create a more predictable and sustainable supply chain for the most vulnerable populations.¹

Apotex joins a growing coalition of healthcare leaders who are working to ensure that a patient's financial circumstances do not dictate their health outcomes.

The Human Impact: Valbai's Story

The necessity of a reliable medication supply is best understood through the lives of the patients served. Valbai, a grandmother and long-time patient within the Dispensary of Hope network, faced the harrowing reality of managing severe chronic conditions without insurance. For years, the high cost of her prescriptions meant choosing between her health and other basic necessities.

"When I didn't have the medicine, I was very sick. I couldn't walk, I couldn't do anything," Valbai recalls. "The Dispensary of Hope gave me a second life. Because of the medicine, I can play with my grandkids. I can be a mother and a grandmother again."

For patients like Valbai, "access" isn't just about a single bottle of pills—it's about the consistency of that supply. Without the steady flow of medication provided by the Hope Alliance campaign, patients often face "treatment gaps" that can lead to emergency room visits or permanent health declines.

A Force for Health: Apotex's Mission in Action

Apotex's participation in the campaign aligns with its Journey of Health strategy and its core mission to improve everyday access to affordable, high-quality, and innovative medicines for millions of people around the world. Guided by values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion, Apotex views sustainable corporate responsibility as a fundamental pillar of its success. 

Christine Baedar, President Apotex USA and LATAM, emphasizes that the company's alignment with the campaign is a natural extension of its purpose:

"At Apotex, we focus on our Journey of Health and supporting patients and their families. We are deeply committed to improving access to high-quality medicines and ensuring that patients, families, and clinicians have the treatments they rely on—especially in some of the most critical moments of their care journey. True health equity requires us to look past traditional charity toward more sustainable solutions. By committing to the 'Hope Alliance' campaign, we are leveraging our broad portfolio and capabilities to help support a more sustainable model for patient access. It is an honor to leverage our resources so that patients like Valbai can achieve peace of mind and focus on their families rather than wondering how they will afford their next dose."

A Sustainable Path Forward for Patient Care

The Hope Alliance initiative is designed to:

• Stabilize the supply of essential medications often missing from surplus-only models.
• Improve patient adherence by providing a consistent source of maintenance therapies.
• Reduce pharmaceutical waste by redirecting viable inventory to high-need safety-net clinics.
• Foster health equity for the hundreds of thousands of uninsured patients served by the Dispensary of Hope network.

"Access to medication should never be uncertain," says Justin Holder, Director of Supply Chain for Dispensary of Hope. "Through the 'Hope Alliance' campaign, we are inviting partners to engage in a more intentional way. Apotex's commitment is a vital part of this effort, helping to ensure a reliable, steady supply of essential therapies that patients can rely on consistently over time, which is the foundation of long-term health and stability."

About Apotex

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people around the world, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, and innovative branded pharmaceutical products, and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico, and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions. Learn more about us at www.apotex.com.

About Dispensary of Hope

Dispensary of Hope is a national nonprofit organization and charitable wholesale distributor of donated pharmaceuticals. It improves health outcomes for low-income and uninsured patients by providing a consistent, reliable supply of essential medications at no cost through a nationwide network of safety-net providers. For more information, visit https://dispensaryofhope.org.

¹ Product contributions are subject to product availability and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

SOURCE Dispensary of Hope