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EpiPen
Here's why there's a shortage of EpiPens
Aug 23, 2018
The Food and Drug Administration is trying to help mitigate the shortage of EpiPens, those auto-injecting devices used to treat allergic reactions to things like peanuts and bee stings. It’s extended by four months the expiration date for some EpiPen products. The FDA got data from EpiPen maker Mylan that convinced them some of the […]
The health care industry is taking a stand against the maker of EpiPen
Jan 13, 2017
As we all know, the maker of EpiPen, Mylan, has engaged in price gouging. But this week, the larger health care industry sent a strong message that they are not going to stand for it. On Wednesday, Cigna announced it would only cover the generic version of EpiPen. On Thursday, CVS announced a deal with […]
The price of the EpiPen has surged. Who pays?
Aug 23, 2016
How will users of the auto-injector pay for the drug they rely on?