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From Plan B to naloxone, Polk County’s free health vending machine sees surge in use

The vending machine meets growing demand for health essentials with Plan B as the top item, averaging 2,300 free items dispensed monthly, officials say.

Summary by KCCI
A Polk County vending machine stocked with free health items like Plan B, naloxone and gun locks is seeing record use as access to care becomes harder in Iowa.

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KCCI broke the news in Des Moines, United States on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
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