August 25, 2016

EpiPen price hikes spark outrage; lawmakers threaten increased regulation of drug companies

The cost of the EpiPen, a potentially lifesaving quick treatment for allergic reactions, has been rising steadily for nearly a decade — but it turned into a political scandal only this month, as Washington rushed to blast the manufacturer as a heartless price-gouger.

Mylan Pharmaceuticals bowed to pressure Thursday, saying ...

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