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Aug 25, 2016
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benny1982
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The difference is b/c of patents. Their current patents for the cap end in 2025.
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Mylan gives "assitance coupon" for their EpiPen. Lol. It would have better if
Fatalplacebo
8/25/16 10:11am
I have 3 kids w/ nut allergies. School requires a separate pen for EACH of them.
LeftOfNormal
8/25/16 10:19am
Make sure you lean into that punch just for me.
Fatalplacebo
8/25/16 10:20am
Put one in front of me, I'll throw an extra one for you too.
LeftOfNormal
8/25/16 10:21am
I am in the same boat except just 2 kids
Cougarealist
8/25/16 10:28am
Not sure if you read this, but apparently there are alternatives
GuitarGuy
8/25/16 10:30am
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cvd6262
8/25/16 10:37am
Shocker.
LeftOfNormal
8/25/16 10:39am
Isn't unbridled capitalism grand
DapperDan
8/25/16 10:24am
True capitalism has competition. But nice try.
SandYFan
8/25/16 10:25am
There is competition, the issue is that Mylan's product is the best
DapperDan
8/25/16 10:35am
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cvd6262
8/25/16 10:38am
Are you proposing that we remove the regulatory requirements that make sure
DapperDan
8/25/16 10:47am
This type of stuff is why I could never be a full on libertarian
benny1982
8/25/16 10:47am
The difference is b/c of patents. Their current patents for the cap end in 2025.
benny1982
8/25/16 10:44am
Sure but nothing is stopping competitors with coming up with their own solutions
DapperDan
8/25/16 10:49am
This brand of capitalism is specifically protected by the Constitution.
shimmy
8/25/16 10:36am
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cvd6262
8/25/16 10:39am
I don't know what anything about it. I just wanted to argue. Then I remembered
shimmy
8/25/16 10:49am
I revoke myconcession and agree with benny1982.
shimmy
8/25/16 10:53am
True capitalism does not mean there will always be free markets. Monopolies can
Baron
8/25/16 10:38am
"Unbridled capitalism" in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the US?
HuskerFan2
8/25/16 10:35am
The price increase though is due to capitalism. It is the result of it. In the
Baron
8/25/16 10:40am
AMEN!!!
spugeddy24
8/25/16 10:56am
I paid $300 out of pocket last year for a twin pack Epi-pen Jr. for my daughter. I'm afraid to see what it'll cost me
Conan
8/25/16 10:27am
It sucks as a pharmacist when you have to deliver the bad news/cost to patients
beauso79
8/25/16 10:27am
I was wondering when I heard the story, why aren't there cheaper generics?
Squeegee
8/25/16 10:36am
Hard to say.....a box of 2 generic pens is still $300
beauso79
8/25/16 10:41am
2 companies attempted to introduce alternative devices but went under
SaturdaySpecialDay
8/25/16 5:09pm
That's what Salt Lake Ambulance crews do, apparently.
Squeegee
8/26/16 6:11am
The government helps increase drug prices by shutting down alternatives like
penske72
8/25/16 10:47am
this is why my pens are 3 years old
byu1
8/25/16 10:53am
Yet another thing the school checks. No exceptions.
LeftOfNormal
8/25/16 11:21am
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