How does EpiPen savings card work?

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This Savings Card may be used to reduce the amount of your out-of-pocket costs up to a maximum of $300 per EPIPEN 2-PAK® and/or EPIPEN JR 2-PAK® carton, up to a maximum of three (3) EPIPEN 2-PAK® and/or EPIPEN JR 2-PAK® cartons per prescription, while this program remains in effect.

How can I get a discount on my EpiPen?

Use a Prescription Discount Card To receive a discounted price on your EpiPen, simply show your Rx savings card or mobile app when picking up your medication at a participating pharmacy.

How do I know if my EpiPen is still good?

The year portion represents the last two digits of the year when it expires. The medication always expires on the last day of the month listed. For example, if your EpiPen had an expiration date of “FEB 22”, or “02/22”, the last day it could be used before it’s expired is February 28, 2022.

What is the copay for EpiPen?

In 2020, the average United States retail price for a two-pack of EpiPen is $669.82, which is the amount a person might pay without Medicare or other prescription drug coverage. A coupon might lower the cost. The average U.S. retail price of a two-pack generic epinephrine EpiPen in 2020 was $396.41.

Can you carry an EpiPen on a plane?

Can I take an EpiPen on a flight? You can take an EpiPen on a plane but TSA regulations state that it must have a clear label identifying the medication as well as a prescription label. You must inform TSA agents of the EpiPen and it will go through an x-ray.

What is the EpiPen scandal?

August 18, 2021. Pfizer has agreed to pay $345 million to resolve a proposed class action lawsuit brought by consumers claiming Pfizer and Mylan engaged in anti-competitive practices when they exorbitantly inflated the cost of EpiPen.

How long are EpiPens good for?

Injectable epinephrine kits come in various brands, including EpiPen, Twinject, and Avi-Q. All of these devices have a relatively short shelf life due to the instability of epinephrine: approximately one year from the date of manufacture.

Can I take an EpiPen on a plane?

Do EpiPens need to be refrigerated?

Adrenaline (epinephrine) injectors (e.g. EpiPen® or Anapen®)should be stored: In a cool dark place at room temperature, between 15-25°C, but not refrigerated, as temperatures below 15°C may damage the injector mechanism.

Can I take EpiPen on plane?

According to the TSA, passengers are allowed to bring their epinephrine on board a flight. However, you may need to show the printed label that identifies the medication (e.g., Adrenaclick®, Auvi-Q™, EpiPen®). You should also be prepared to show the prescription label from the pharmacy.

Why are peanuts served on planes?

Peanuts were a low cost fit for airlines and allowed them to cut back on extravagant meals. Delta Airlines, whose home state of Georgia is the number one producer of peanuts in the US, served peanuts, cheese, and crackers to passengers on flights when no meal was served [3].