Quick signature: Tell Congress to cap the cost of EpiPens!
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Dear Friend,
Right now, our country faces an affordability crisis as some patients are
paying more than $600 per EpiPen, a life-saving emergency drug. [ [link removed] ]
[1]→ Quick signature: Tell Congress to cap the cost of EpiPens! *When you
click, you’ll automatically sign on if we already have your information.
Moms like Karen from New York have shared with us how critical EpiPens are
for families:
“EpiPens have saved my daughter's life twice. I cannot imagine what would
have happened without them.”
[ [link removed] ]SIGN OUR LETTER now to cap costs of EpiPens for families like Karen’s
and millions of others through the EpiPen Act. *When you click, you’ll
automatically sign on if we already have your information.
Since 2007, Mylan, the company that manufactures lifesaving EpiPens, has
raised costs. The EpiPen soared from $100 to over $600 in 2016, even
though the expense of producing an EpiPen dose of epinephrine has stayed
approximately at $1. [2] This is outrageous and needs to stop. That’s why
we must urge Congress to act by passing the EpiPen Act!
So what do EpiPens do? EpiPens save lives when anaphylaxis, which can be
deadly if not treated quickly, occurs, but the cost is still prohibitive
for many moms and families and that puts lives at unnecessary risk. In
order to be safe, since anaphylaxis can occur in 15 minutes to one hour of
exposure, multiple EpiPens are often needed by people who have
anaphylactic allergies as schools regularly require them. EpiPens are also
needed at home as well as with the people who have the allergy when they
are outside of the home. [ [link removed] ] And for families with multiple members with
allergies, in particular, EpiPens are also not affordable right now.
[3]Add your name! Congress needs to stop price-gouging for EpiPens by
passing the EpiPen Act! * When you click, you’ll automatically sign on to
our petition that reads:
Dear Congress,
Thank you for taking initial steps to lower prescription drug costs;
however, millions of families still need assistance, especially with
regard to EpiPens. The EpiPen Act introduced by Congressman Frost arises
amidst a surge in the prices of auto-injectors, including generics,
which have become excessively pricey. EpiPen's manufacturer has
escalated the prices of these vital medicines from less than $100 to
over $600, placing a financial strain on working-class families who
cannot afford to be without an auto-injector at all times.
As costs have exploded, several states have acted to cap prices, but
federal legislation is still needed to lower costs nationwide. The
EpiPen Act can save families over 90% on the cost of the device and we
need your action to ensure the affordability of this life-saving
medicine for our families!
The more people who speak out, the bigger our impact. Please take a moment
to share our action link with your friends and family:
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Together we are a powerful voice for the health of families.
-Tasmiha, Felicia, Donna, Kristin, and the whole MomsRising.org &
MamásConPoder Team
P.S. What have EpiPens meant to your family? Tell us about it here:
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References:
[1] Can we solve the EpiPen cost crisis?
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[2] $264 Million Settlement in EpiPen Price Gouging Litigation,
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[3] What is Anaphylaxis?
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