Senate Democrats push to get EpiPens put on planes

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Ed Markey want the FAA to require EpiPens on all flights.

• Dec 13, 2023

Nearly Half Of Food Allergies Are Developed In Adulthood

New research shows an estimated 26 million adults have a food allergy in the U.S. -- that is one in 10 adults.

• Jan 4, 2019

Generic Drugmaker To Sell Cheaper Alternative To EpiPen Injectors

It will hit the market early next year.

• Dec 7, 2018

EpiPen Shortage Keeping Some Kids Out Of School

This affects as many as two students in every classroom in the U.S.

• Oct 9, 2018

FDA Extends Some EpiPen Expiration Dates

The FDA will be extending the expiration date by four months for some EpiPens and their generics to help ease the shortage.

• Aug 22, 2018

First Generic EpiPen Gets FDA Approval

The FDA has approved the first generic competitor to EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions in adults and children.

• Aug 17, 2018

EpiPen Shortage Declared By FDA

The agency says the products are currently available but manufacturing delays are causing a short-term shortage across the country.

• May 10, 2018

Report Shows Big Increase In Complaints About EpiPen Failures

There have been 228 reported EpiPen failures this year, leading to seven deaths and 25 hospitalizations.

• Nov 3, 2017

EpiPen Alternative Costs $4,500, But Many Get It For Free

The list price may be expensive, but an affordability program means families are paying nothing in out-of-pocket costs.

• Aug 9, 2017

Call For Action: Families With Food Allergies Criticize Mylan's Management Of EpiPen Recall

After a worldwide recall of the EpiPen, some families say they had to wait far too long for a replacement.

• Apr 13, 2017

Some EpiPens Recalled For Possible Failure To Activate

Certain varieties of EpiPens and EpiPen Jrs are being recalled for a potential defect.

• Apr 3, 2017

CVS Now Selling Generic Competitor To EpiPen At A 6th Of The Price

CVS Health Corp., the nation's second-largest drugstore chain, says it cut the price of the generic version of Adrenaclick nearly in half.

• Jan 12, 2017

Many Families In The Dark About Cheaper EpiPen Alternative

There is a little known alternative that's half the cost of the expensive lifesaving EpiPen.

• Nov 16, 2016

Mylan To Lower EpiPen Costs By Expanding Savings Programs

Mylan, now in the crosshairs over severe price hikes for its EpiPen, says it will expand programs that lower out-of-pocket costs by as much as half.

• Aug 25, 2016