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$100 is still outrageously expensive for something that is absolutely essential for some people. The NHS in the UK pays £52 ($90?) for a two pack of branded Ep
by oliwarner 10y ago
$100 is still outrageously expensive for something that is absolutely essential for some people.
The NHS in the UK pays £52 ($90?) for a two pack of branded EpiPens. Singles of "generics" are available for £26. They are made available to anybody who needs one either for free or the £8 prescription fee.
Get it together, America.
- gregmac 10y agoIn Canada, brand name EpiPens are around $100 CAD each ($76 US), and are 100% covered by OHIP when prescribed by a doctor (who will give you a few if you want).
- jrnichols 10y ago> The NHS in the UK pays £52 ($90?) for a two pack of branded EpiPens. And who's to say that our high prices aren't subsidizing your low cost. http://www.ibtimes.com/how-us-subsidizes-cheap-drugs-europe-2112662 http://www.ibtimes.com/how-us-subsidizes-cheap-drugs-europe-...
- oliwarner 10y agoThat these companies still make a huge profit here (after research).