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Vinca

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13. This morning I was listening to a talk show on public radio and, apparently,

Reply to global1 (Reply #12)

Fri Aug 26, 2016, 12:53 PM

Aug 2016

the FDA recently ruled against allowing a generic pen delivery system to be sold. It was, they said, almost identical to the Epi-Pen, but of course would have been much cheaper. You have to wonder how many people at the FDA are either bought off or investors in Mylan.

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Epi-Pen Alternatives..... [View all] global1 Aug 2016 OP

I'm an EMT. If you are having anaphylaxis you may not have the where with all to ... Laffy Kat Aug 2016 #1

Agreed - But If You Are A Parent Of A Child With A Peanut Allergy.... global1 Aug 2016 #2

Hopefully. Sigh. This news has so upset me. Laffy Kat Aug 2016 #3

+1 KMOD Aug 2016 #6

Have it drawn up ahead of time. uppityperson Aug 2016 #4

former emt and parent of a child with severe peanut allergy. *nfw* unblock Aug 2016 #5

Well said. KMOD Aug 2016 #7

there are efforts underway KT2000 Aug 2016 #8

It's long past time to move to single-payer. area51 Aug 2016 #9

Slightly OT , but...Eye level and straight in! Lars39 Aug 2016 #10

My husband takes a dose of injectable insulin every day. Vinca Aug 2016 #11

Even Though Epinephrine Is Generic.... global1 Aug 2016 #12

This morning I was listening to a talk show on public radio and, apparently, Vinca Aug 2016 #13

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