Drug is same but alternative is used slightly differently; this is issue if you might not be the one doing the injecting.
-
-
Also, for EpiPen the delivery mechanism is important; it's usable by far more people than a syringe
1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes -
Exactly. As someone w a food allergy, I carry the expensive epipen bc I might not be the user in emergency.
4 replies 0 retweets 4 likes -
Replying to @mattblaze @SteveBellovin and
It's crazy expensive. My last refill co-payment (with good insurance) was $160.
1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Plus you need a new one every year. For kids, one for bag, one for nurse, one for classroom, etc. Nuts.
1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes -
Right. For a kid, it's basically two 2-packs per year, minimum. And insurance usually only covers one.
2 replies 0 retweets 4 likes -
Replying to @mattblaze @zeynep and
don't forget the cost of lost ones, which is inevitable.
1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @elizabeth_joh @zeynep and
And this is assuming you don't even use it.
2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @mattblaze @elizabeth_joh and
Yeah; and they KNOW exactly what they are doing. This stuff is so basic.
1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @zeynep @elizabeth_joh and
And all for a VERY old and well-established (and unpatented) drug.
1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
That was first developed with public funds! AZT all-over again.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.