A new jail pharmacy that promises better prescription access for incarcerated people has opened at San Francisco County Jail Number Two, the San Francisco County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies announced.
The new pharmacy, overseen by the Department of Public Health Jail Health Services, will serve over 14,000 people annually. The pharmacy can now provide a minimum 30-day supply of prescribed medications upon release, ensuring continuity of care and reducing the risk of treatment disruptions, the Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.
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