Competition is supposed to keep prices down, so why did the cost of emergency allergy treatment EpiPen continue to soar after the introduction of a competing product? Because, according to a new lawsuit, most of that added money was going to intermediaries who could make sure that EpiPen remained the preferred (and sometimes only) drug of its kind on insurance plans. [More]
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Lawsuit: EpiPen Price Hikes Were Intended To Keep Competitor Out Of Pharmacies
Drugmaker Recalls Nearly 500,000 Epinephrine Injectors Used To Treat Allergic Reactions
When you or someone you know suffers a severe allergy reaction, the quick use of an epinephrine injector is likely needed. But one drugmaker says it’s recalling tens of thousands of those devices because they might not work correctly. [More]
Cialis One Step Closer To Being Available Over The Counter
Good news for couples who enjoy holding hands while sitting outside in separate tubs that have no attached plumbing — the makers of Cialis are going to ask federal regulators to consider an over-the-counter version of the popular erectile dysfunction drug. [More]