Jan. 12, 2017 -- A generic competitor to Mylan's EpiPen is now obtainable at CVS for about one-sixth the worth.
CVS will cost $109.99 for a two-pack of the generic model of Adrenaclick, a lesser-known remedy than EpiPen, which may value greater than $600, the Related Press reported.
The merchandise are auto-injectors that comprise the hormone epinephrine and supply emergency remedy for probably lethal allergic reactions to meals comparable to nuts and eggs and to insect bites and stings.
The drug retailer chain stated it minimize the worth of the generic model of Adrenaclick practically in half and that the lower cost is on the market in all its shops. The brand new worth applies to each insured sufferers and those that pay money with out protection, and is what prospects pays on the pharmacy counter, the AP reported.
Mylan has confronted extreme criticism for rising the worth of its EpiPen by greater than 500 % since 2007. The corporate launched a generic product in December, which prices $300 for a two-pack.
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