KarunaNews Story

$11 billion worth of perfectly good medicine is being saved from waste each year, thanks to Sirum, a groundbreaking nonprofit. Co-founder Kiah Williams believes in the spirit of healthcare workers, noting, "I have never met anyone who works in care who doesn't want to help people." With Sirum's efforts, this unwavering dedication translates into real change by redistributing unopened prescription meds to those who need them most. Supported by TED's Audacious Project, Sirum has dramatically ramped up its impact from saving $30 million in medications to an incredible $300 million. Williams shares a poignant story of a mother in Atlanta who once juggled pharmacy calls like a "part-time job," searching for affordable meds. Sirum's affordable mail-order solution, Good Pill, now ensures she gets her necessary prescriptions for just $2 a month. As Sirum expands, it champions for more transparent healthcare pricing. "Why are we not doing the same for something as vital as medication?" asks Williams. Sirum is not just saving pills-it's saving lives and reshaping the future of healthcare access.