Breaking the barriers to health for women.
At Medicines360, we are more than a health innovation organization—we are a catalyst for change. We are fearless in our pursuit of creative approaches to solving consequential women’s health issues and transforming novel ideas into life-changing products that improve the lives of all women.
Improving Access
61 million women
Over a third of US women—or 61 million—live in healthcare deserts. They have less than adequate access to pharmacies, products, providers, hospitals, and low-cost health centers.
19m
19 million women in the US live in contraceptive deserts.
7m
Nearly 7 million women across the US live in maternal care deserts.
1M
Nearly 1 million women in the US are diagnosed with cancer each year.
Limited Innovation
Only 2-4% of healthcare investments have gone to women’s health-focused organizations.
Barriers to Access
It can take decades for new innovations to reach all women.
Economic Opportunity
$1T
Closing the gender gap in health access could unlock $1trillion globally in economic benefits.
$360B
Women’s health represents a $360B US product opportunity.
We catalyze access to
optimal health
for all women.
Expanding Impact
Medicines360 leads with impact, driven by our mission to accelerate access to health innovations for all women from day one. We are relentless in our pursuit to break through barriers and push the boundaries of what is possible to improve the lives of women in the US and around the globe.
Our Approach
Transforming promising ideas into life-changing health innovations
Our groundbreaking 360 Innovation Hub™ drives impact by identifying gaps that need to be addressed and bringing innovative approaches to all aspects of the product lifecycle, from clinical study design through commercialization.
Within our 360 Innovation Hub, we unite innovators, strategic partners, policymakers, and funders around a shared vision of developing life-changing products and improving access for all women.
Our Difference
Beginning with a women-centric design mindset from the earliest stages of product conceptualization, we incorporate innovation at every stage of the product lifecycle and plan for access from day one.
New product development
Our decades of experience ushering complex products from concept through the healthcare regulatory system has provided us with unequalled clinical and regulatory proficiency—which allows us to excel—every time.
Unparalleled public-private partnerships
We work with a wide range of partners, including non-profit organizations, academic institutions, healthcare providers, and industry leaders—all of whom share our commitment to improving the health of women.
Our real-world impact
The real-world impact of our work is evident in the lives that have been positively impacted by the products we’ve successfully brought to market—like the hormonal intrauterine device (hormonal IUD)—that we continue to support alongside our industry-leading partners.
Our Partners
Building Bridges for Impact
The challenges in women’s health are vast and complex, which is why we prioritize forging important strategic alliances with like-minded organizations throughout the health ecosystem—such as medical device and pharmaceutical companies, for-profits, nonprofits, and humanitarian organizations—who share our vision of improving the health and well-being of women. These partnerships allow us to leverage a broad range of expertise and resources, and they fuel our innovation engine, helping affordable and accessible health innovations get to market faster and more effectively.
An innovative funding strategy
Diverse funding powers our mission
Our unique business model enables funding from multiple sources—private foundations, government, strategic partners, and licensing royalty—providing us with diverse revenue streams that we are able to then, in turn, deploy strategically in advancing health innovations.
Donor support is the cornerstone of Medicines360’s ability to drive innovation and expand access to healthcare for women in the US and around the world. The generosity of our donors is what enables us to pursue bold ideas and develop health innovations that address important health challenges faced by women today.
By supporting Medicines360, you are investing in a 501(c)(3) medical research organization that envisions a future where every woman has access to optimal health.
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Accessed December 14, 2024