http://jackpineradicals.com/boards/topic/after-a-visit-to-the-er-ill-be-buying-epipens-went-up-500-since-09/Oh my.
I'm not sure what his problem is, other than that apparently he believes he should get anything and everything medical for free (i.e., paid for by other people).
Omaha Steve (858 posts) January 1, 2017 at 5:36 am
After a visit to the ER, I'll be buying Epipens (went up 500% since 09)
Second allergic reaction in 2 weeks. Paid for the first one on 12-31-16. It is a covered item and all our deductibles for the year had been met. Happy New Year!
In 2017 it will no longer be monopoly. No word yet on if that will lower the price.
Lawsuits against EpiPen maker Mylan moving forward
EPIPEN PRICE HIKE ALLEGATIONS EpiPen competitor out in 2017 | 0:37A competitor to EpiPen is set to be released in 2017, but the price is still unclear. USA TODAY
CINCINNATI — The maker of the EpiPen that came under fire for boosting the price of the lifesaving allergy medication sky high may have quieted the controversy by introducing a generic version, but now faces a raft of lawsuits.
Several proposed class-action cases against drugmaker Mylan involving EpiPens have been brought in federal courts around the country, including two in Kansas and two in northern California.
One was filed by a Cincinnati attorney against Mylan after it raised the price of its EpiPen injectors by 500% since 2009.
Since the lawsuit was filed Sept. 6, the case has been transferred to federal court, and there are now about 100 people who have signed on to the proposed class-action case.
FULL story: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2016/12/30/lawsuits-against-epipen-maker-mylan-moving-forward/95995348/
Omaha Steve (858 posts) (Reply to Sienna86 - post #1) January 1, 2017 at 11:36 am
6. The web site updated the coupon through the end of the year
The pharmacy was able to apply it. Saved me $40. My insurance saved me $695.09. I paid nothing.
It also saved me $34.59 on my generic Amitriptyline. I paid $5 for that.
My insurance is good until I’m medicare age or my death, whichever comes first.* I turn 60 on the 23rd. I retired 2 years ago and locked in my benefit through my union contract.
My increase this year was about $1 per month.
*undoubtedly the big guy's going to reach Medicare age long before he ever reaches room temperature.
Anyway.
So the big guy doesn't think he should have to pay for some shots dealing with his "allergies."
<<<suspects the big guy would have a lot less allergies if he dropped about half his lardage.
Just like that Sandra bitch a few years ago didn't think she should have to pay for pills to protect her against getting pregnant from indulging in recreational sex.
Now, people who have hearing instruments have to pay for batteries, as each one lasts only about a week. Hearing's pretty important. But no one ever hears those people whining about having to pay for their batteries.
People who have headaches--not unbearable ones but nusiancesome ones--have to pay for aspirin. Being able to function without the head hurting's pretty important. But no one ever hears those people whining about having to pay for aspirin.
In my case, I have to take three prescriptions for the heart. I suppose insurance
could pay for them, but as it's only $22 a month for all three of them, there's really no point in me wasting my time filling out paperwork so as to get reimbursed.
What the **** is this deal about the big guy always trying to get something for nothing? I think he wastes more time and trouble and energy on trying to get things for free, when it would just be easier, simpler, and quicker, just to fork over the few bucks.
