In the wake of the controversy over EpiPen pricing, lawmakers in several states are introducing bills that would allow pharmacists to substitute alternatives for the pricey allergic-reaction device without requiring a new prescription from a physician.
The latest example was introduced last week in Ohio, where pharmacists are currently prohibited from making any substitutions for the device. Similar legislation was introduced in recent weeks in New York and Vermont, and last fall in New Jersey. A somewhat comparable was also introduced in Hawaii.
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