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.
Food Allergy
Allergy Dad Shakes Up Breakfast With Toast Art
Adam Perry’s daughter Scarlett has allergies to dairy, eggs, nuts and shellfish, which makes breakfast a particularly challenging meal. The… Read more »
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.
Annie LeGere’s Tragedy Leads to Police Stock Epi Initiative
It was slumber a party meant to celebrate the end of summer and beginning of the eight grade. But things… Read more »
Olympian Fencer Aldo Montano: En Garde for Dairy
‘My secret is the same as Superman’s: stay away from kryptonite. If i stay clear of dairy, I am super… Read more »
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.
New FDA Shipping Rule to Help Cut Food Allergen Recalls
FDA gets new powers to curtail cross-contact during transportation.
6 Top Tips for Keeping Allergens in Control in Your Kitchen
A widely debated topic in the food allergy community is whether or not food allergens should be allowed into a home when a family member is food-allergic.
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