Trump cost of drugs will come in handy. Isn't there a generic option? It's a common drug given via a needle. How is this possible? Insurance companies had better figure into their bottom line for a trip to the emergency room or the cost of an ambulance. Outrageous.
Yes, all of this. I remember an "intense" conversation with our insurance company when my daughter's nebulizer wouldn't work. A new machine cost $200 and a trip to the ER cost $600. They had one delivered that day.
The thing is the medicine delivered by the epipen has been around for ages and is common in over the counter antihistamines. The pen is a simple shot delivered by a short needle which can be administered by pushing a button. Essential if you're having an allergic reaction and need the antihistamine in the blood stream Pronto. I would guess the cost of production is less than a dollar. These people are evil. Absolutely evil.
A friends husband has to go to an allergy doctor to get his allergy shots. The doctor's office no longer provides the EpiPens, but requires that all patients bring their own pen to the office when they get their shots. There must be a reason behind this involving money.
No, the EpiPen is something people with allergies carry with them when out of the country, in case they go into allergic shock from something. Normally, if you are at an allergy doctor office, they stock them, in case while they are trying out a new allergy serum, you go in shock. The doctors know they could trigger anaphylactic shock with their allergy testing/shots, but no longer stock the EpiPen in the office. Apparently, they won't administer any allergy shots unless you bring an EpiPen with you. So instead of having 5, 6, or a dozen in the office "just in case", every single patient must buy their own, out of pocket, and remember to bring it.
When my allergy doctor retired, my records were sent to this doctor. I chose not to go there. Apparently my old doctor gave weaker doses that didn't normally trigger bad reactions. I was told this new doctor's office gives much stronger doses, so more chance for bad reactions.
Trump cost of drugs will come in handy. Isn't there a generic option? It's a common drug given via a needle. How is this possible? Insurance companies had better figure into their bottom line for a trip to the emergency room or the cost of an ambulance. Outrageous.
Yes, all of this. I remember an "intense" conversation with our insurance company when my daughter's nebulizer wouldn't work. A new machine cost $200 and a trip to the ER cost $600. They had one delivered that day.
The thing is the medicine delivered by the epipen has been around for ages and is common in over the counter antihistamines. The pen is a simple shot delivered by a short needle which can be administered by pushing a button. Essential if you're having an allergic reaction and need the antihistamine in the blood stream Pronto. I would guess the cost of production is less than a dollar. These people are evil. Absolutely evil.
A friends husband has to go to an allergy doctor to get his allergy shots. The doctor's office no longer provides the EpiPens, but requires that all patients bring their own pen to the office when they get their shots. There must be a reason behind this involving money.
No, the EpiPen is something people with allergies carry with them when out of the country, in case they go into allergic shock from something. Normally, if you are at an allergy doctor office, they stock them, in case while they are trying out a new allergy serum, you go in shock. The doctors know they could trigger anaphylactic shock with their allergy testing/shots, but no longer stock the EpiPen in the office. Apparently, they won't administer any allergy shots unless you bring an EpiPen with you. So instead of having 5, 6, or a dozen in the office "just in case", every single patient must buy their own, out of pocket, and remember to bring it.
When my allergy doctor retired, my records were sent to this doctor. I chose not to go there. Apparently my old doctor gave weaker doses that didn't normally trigger bad reactions. I was told this new doctor's office gives much stronger doses, so more chance for bad reactions.
For a little history behind EpiPen pricing....AND a lesson in how Washington works...
https://nypost.com/2016/08/24/ceo-who-gouged-price-of-epipen-is-daughter-of-democrat-senator/
Iys because they are so interested in saving lives and making people healthy.
Obimmer care got its assigned goal accomplished and totally screwed up healthcare.