Congress seeks numerous documents and explanation on tax-factoring.
Food Allergy News
Lawmakers Grill Mylan’s Bresch Over EpiPen Prices
Heather Bresch defends Mylan on prices and profits, while FDA is asked “where’s the competition?
No Criminal Charges for Quebec Waiter over Man’s Severe Allergic Reaction
A Quebec waiter who served salmon tartare to a customer with a life-threatening fish allergy will not face criminal negligence charges.
Activists Fear Backlash Could Harm Stock Epi Access, Leave Students Vulnerable
Mother-of-three Christina Casado had never heard of an epinephrine auto-injector, until the device was used to save her son’s life.
Inside the EpiPen Price Backlash
Amid a firestorm of controversy over price hikes on lifesaving EpiPens, drug manufacturer Mylan made a dramatic and unusual move this week – it announced the launch of a lower cost generic replica of its own brand-name epinephrine auto-injector.
OIT Study Shows Benefits for Peanut-Allergic Preschoolers
Peanut-allergic preschool children who received peanut oral immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial were 19 times more likely to successfully add peanut-containing foods into their diets, researchers said.
Waiter Arrested After Diner Suffers Near-Fatal Allergic Reaction
A waiter could be facing criminal charges after a man suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction to seafood at a restaurant.
Mylan to Launch a Lower Cost Generic EpiPen
Mylan announced on Aug. 29 that it will launch a generic version of its EpiPen at half the cost of the patented original.
Politicians Enter Fray Over EpiPen Price Debate
Hillary Clinton, senators call for answers as auto-injector costs climb
Food Studies Diverge on Need for Skin Testing in Siblings of Allergic Kids
Studies differ on whether to test siblings of kids with food allergy – before introducing an allergenic food.