Question

Over the past few years there has been a lot of media coverage on the cost of EpiPens.

EpiPens, a form of epinephrine is a front line drug for the treatment of anaphylaxis (Drugs, 2018).

The company that makes EpiPen, Mylan was the subject of much controversy and media attention. There were lawsuits filed against the company due to the high cost of EpiPens.

One brand name EpiPen that contains two auto-injectors cost an estimated $650-700 if bought with cash. This can be cost prohibitive for families who are underinsured or not insured. And if there is a need for an EpiPen for a child families were struggling since there was a need to have an EpiPen available at school and then there needs to be one at home.

CVS Pharmacy has a program that helps families with getting a lower cost EpiPen. What are your thoughts on this subject?

Answer 1

EpiPens

It contains epinephrine, which is a chemical that helps to narrow the blood vessels and assist to open a patient's airways in his lungs.

It administered thorough a stab on our thighs. It is helpful to reverse the effects of severe allergic reactions and low blood pressure.

- Recently EpiPens dominated the headlines of major newspapers for a good reason because there are certain talks going over epipens in order to cut down the price.

Here’s a breif idea of how the cost hike too place.

The drug manufacturing company Mylan bought EpiPen in 2007, when medical stores paid less than $100 for a two-pen set. In 2009, the price went up to $103.50 for a set, but it was up to $264.50 by July 2013. The price was hicked up to $461 by May 2015, and it spiked to $608.61 by May 2016.

CVS Pharmacy has a program that helps families with getting a lower cost EpiPen. What are your thoughts on this subject?

CVS started offering low-cost epinephrine auto-injector at less than half the cost of EpiPen and it is generic.

Mylan's brand-name EpiPen costs approximately $649.99 for a two pack; its authorized generic costs roughly $340, as per CVS pharmacy.

- patients can afford the price for treatment

-the efforts of people's petition and protest paid off

-patients with life threatening allergies can be benefited.

- even government could help the company to bring down the cost to ensure adequate supply.

- it can help to gain the trust of people in medical care

- it gives peace of mind to the patient's families.

- it helps to reduce polarization in medical care.

- it can help to treat every patients equally.