WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration approved the first-ever generic version of EpiPen Thursday — a move the agency says could help lower costs for the drug, which can carry a price tag of more than $600.
It isn’t clear how much the new version, which will be sold by Teva, will cost. But it may be a lower-cost option for individuals with allergies, who need to keep this lifesaving medicine with them at all times. Right now, a two-pack of EpiPen, marketed by Mylan, currently lists for $608.61. Mylan also makes its own “authorized generic” version, which it sells for $300 per pair.
The corrupt FDA is a captured agency proudly wearing the shackles of Big Pharma. Shut down the FDA. They obviously are not working for we the people.
How is this the “first-ever generic version”, yet the article sites Mylan’s “‘authorized generic’ version” and Adrenaclick generic? Please clarify the differences.
Let’s not confuse the issue with facts I guess.