To be clear - the patents on epinephrine expired decades ago. (Epininephrine itself was synthesized over 100 years ago). What are still relevant are the paten

To be clear - the patents on epinephrine expired decades ago. (Epininephrine itself was synthesized over 100 years ago). What are still relevant are the patents on the auto-injector. http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:QZ6wy6bCs3UJ:www.cnbc.com/2016/08/23/epipen-prices-are-out-of-control-heres-how-we-fix-the-problem-commentary.html+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=sg&client=safari http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:QZ6wy6b... Designing and testing a new injector is expensive and time consuming. There are certainly new devices coming to market, so the window for Mylan to make money is pretty minimal. In the meantime, there are substitutes that are much cheaper. You can purchase an Adrenaclick from Walmart for $140. http://www.consumerreports.org/drugs/how-to-get-cheaper-epipen-alternative/ http://www.consumerreports.org/drugs/how-to-get-cheaper-epip...