Co pay for Epi pen

Wow, that's a high copay. Can you try going through GoodRx to print a coupon for your Epipen? Some places that will fill this prescription only costs $108.00.
 
Epinephrine (EpiPen, EpiPen Jr) is an expensive drug used for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. You should keep this medicine with you at all times. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Alternate brands include Adrenaclick. Generic epinephrine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Epipen is around $108.49, 73% off the average retail price of $410.09.

https://www.goodrx.com/epipen
 

And that's just the copay. Epinephrine (adrenaline) was first synthetically manufactured in 1904. The pen is just an injectable device.

Mylan pharmaceuticals acquired the EpiPen in 2007. They raised the price 400%. Heather Manchin Bresch, CEO of Mylan earned $2,453,456 in 2007, the year of the EpiPen acquisition. In 2015, Bresch’s total compensation was $18,931,068.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilyw...1-salary-increase-in-8-years/?sh=474102e31972
 
PamfromTx said:
Epinephrine (EpiPen, EpiPen Jr) is an expensive drug used for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. You should keep this medicine with you at all times. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Alternate brands include Adrenaclick. Generic epinephrine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Epipen is around $108.49, 73% off the average retail price of $410.09.

https://www.goodrx.com/epipen
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It's not an expensive drug. That's the travesty. You can buy it over the counter in asthma inhalers.
 
Why is it medications have gotten so expensive? Are all the companies in the US just gonna price gouge everyone to the point no one can afford anything??
 
Had the dr send the prescription to a different pharmacy and using the Good RX coupon it should be $108 but still postponing until May 1st. A lot of $ for something I must have with me whenever I go outdoors.
 
This Epi-Pen cost is unconscionable. Why something legal cannot be done about it is beyond me. Too many people rely on it and I am outraged the the FDA cannot enforce some kind of law require its availability at a low cost to users. Get the Supreme Court involved if necessary.
 
This thread got me thinking. Way back in 2006, I got nailed by a bunch of Yellowjackets, and barely made it back to the house before I began to lose it. My wife called 911, and the paramedics gave me a shot of Epipen....which began to fix me up within minutes. They told me to get some more of this stuff, and keep it handy. I went to the cabinet a few minutes ago, and it's still there....August 2006. I doubt that it is still viable, and I set it out to throw it away. I don't know what it cost, but my Medicare Advantage plan has always had a rather low co-pay for drugs....I doubt that I paid more than $10 for it.
 
Lewkat said:
This Epi-Pen cost is unconscionable. Why something legal cannot be done about it is beyond me. Too many people rely on it and I am outraged the the FDA cannot enforce some kind of law require its availability at a low cost to users. Get the Supreme Court involved if necessary.
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They need to do that with a lot of medications.
 
Don M. said:
This thread got me thinking. Way back in 2006, I got nailed by a bunch of Yellowjackets, and barely made it back to the house before I began to lose it. My wife called 911, and the paramedics gave me a shot of Epipen....which began to fix me up within minutes. They told me to get some more of this stuff, and keep it handy. I went to the cabinet a few minutes ago, and it's still there....August 2006. I doubt that it is still viable, and I set it out to throw it away. I don't know what it cost, but my Medicare Advantage plan has always had a rather low co-pay for drugs....I doubt that I paid more than $10 for it.
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probably lots higher now :(
 
saltydog said:
I feel the drugs are so expensive because that's how the pharmaceutical companies pay for their 30 billion dollar a year T.V. advertising.
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Exactly! The US and New Zealand are the only nations who still allow this "propaganda" to be broadcasted. Those who are taking drugs should enjoy watching all this "ask your doctor" crap....because they are the one's paying for it.
 
How much Eppi you want.... got a box of it here.... we use to buy ANNA Kits for our 1st responders... box, alcohol wipes, syringe with 2 shot and even had Benadryl tablets... $14 each.
We now by it in 1 ML vials(3 doses) at about $2 each
 
The Epi-pen used to be super cheap, you used to be able to buy them anywhere.

Mylan purchased the rights to EpiPen in 2007 and gradually raised the list price from about $50 per auto-injector to slightly over $600 for a two-pack. The move boosted EpiPen profits to $1.1 billion a year. arstechnica
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funsearcher! said:
Had the dr send the prescription to a different pharmacy and using the Good RX coupon it should be $108 but still postponing until May 1st. A lot of $ for something I must have with me whenever I go outdoors.
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How long do they last? If they last a full year $108 isn't that bad for something that could save your life
 
funsearcher! said:
I need an Epi pen prescription renewal this week sthe bees and wasps are out already--my copay is $270!! This is necessary lifesaving medicine.
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That's exactly why they overcharge for it - they know it's lifesaving.
They are no different than the scum who drive down the street in neighborhoods after an earthquake or other catastrophe, selling bottles of water for $50.00 each.
 

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