Tag: pharmaceutical pricing
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Mylan Cuts EpiPen Price to $300, Still Makes $30 Each
Get Pregnant Fast In response to intense public outcry, Mylan has slashed the price of its critical EpiPens from $600 to $300 for a pair of generic devices. While a 50% reduction sounds promising, the reality remains troubling: it costs Mylan just $30 to manufacture each pen. EpiPens are essential for children with severe allergies,…
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The EpiPen: A Pricey Necessity for Some
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking move this week, pharmaceutical giant Mylan increased the price of the EpiPen by over 400%. Friends on social media are reporting that they now face copays of around $250 for a single pen, while NBC News indicates that the price can soar to over $500 without insurance. The rising…