Infographic: The 411 on EpiPens
Mylan pharmaceutical company has recently come under fire for the price of their epinephrine auto-injectors. Here are some of the basics when it comes to access to treatment for severe allergic reactions.
For more information on treating allergic reactions, check out What to do when a child is having an allergic reaction.
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Lynn Hutley, health enews contributor, is coordinator of public affairs and marketing at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and Advocate Eureka Hospital in central Illinois. Having grown up in a family-owned drug store, it is no surprise that Lynn has spent almost 18 years working in the health care industry. She has a degree in human resources management from Illinois State University and is always ready to tackle Trivia Night.
I wonder how expensive the other 2 Epinepherine Auto Injectors are and how available are these alternatives. Maybe Mylan’s Epi-pen should be boycotted.
In an August 23, 2016 article from the Associated Press, it was reported that a pair of Adrenaclick syringes costs $142 to $380 at pharmacies. LIke Mylan, Auvi-Q offered coupons with their products but I’m not sure of the current state of the company given the recall of their product in 2015.