RantCrush Top 5: August 22, 2016

As a person who could potentially have to use an EpiPen in case of an allergic reaction, the recent price gouge on EpiPens is astounding. Anaphylactic shock is one of the horrifying and most devastating conditions out there. Young children heading back to school, about to be exposed a gazillion hazards, including their own allergies, are the most at risk. But they might not be able to get their EpiPens because of its slow but crazy increase in price.

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Mylan, the company that manufactures the EpiPen, “jacked up the prices… from around $100 in 2008 to $500 and up today.” That’s a 400 percent increase! 

Doctors and patients are pissed: 

As a physician I don’t understand and I can’t explain why EPI-PEN is so expensive or why insurance only covers a small amount. WHY? #epipen

— David Feig MD MPH (@hamlet423) August 19, 2016

It’s MEDICINE people need to not DIE horribly, not a fucking iPhone 7! Could someone please punch these people? >:C https://t.co/oPoQXjgc9p

— The Duke In Purple~ (@TheDukeInPurple) August 19, 2016

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