In the US, I’d imagine there are very few drugs that are directly tied to a (reasonable) markup from cost. If a drug costs 5 dollars to make and distribute and the company can get 50 bucks for it, they will. And if they can get the cost of that pill down to 3 bucks, they certainly aren’t going to drop the cost down to 30, they’re just going to pocket that 2 extra bucks per pill.
@gqsnowman yeah, it's only really once the patents have run out and generics can be made that you get reasonably priced meds in the US. We'll probably see cheap epinostrils in 30 years or so.
As someone who has needed an EpiPen a few times, this sounds amazing! It’ll be easier to administer to myself, and much easier to cart around. I’m excited about this!
On good Rx it seems the manufacturer has a coupon for it. 200 dollars for a carton. What's the shelf life and the amount in a carton isn't immediately obvious. But then again, gotta breathe to live.
It's a 2 pack, not much smaller than epipens and costs $766 without insurance and most insurances don't cover it. The good news is it lasts 30 months instead of 18, so you could get a couple years before replacement. Not the fix to all the epinephrine injector problems it claims to be just yet.
I wish I could get something like an Epipen for hormones, if I just didn't have to see the needle or have to deal with filling a syringe, I could do injections
There's a few fillable autoinjectors on the market; the autoject 2 and autoject EI are probably the most suitable for use with HRT meds although I've not personally tried them for that. Any autoinjector could have issues injecting highly viscous, oil-based medications but depending on your circumstances it may be worth trying it out despite that possibility. You might also want to consider transdermal patches if you've not tried them yet. They don't have a great reputation online, but I definitely know a few people (myself included) who get along with them fairly well. When working well, they have similar benefits to injections (ie more stable hormone levels, parenteral route which evades first pass hepatic metabolism, not as thrombogenic as oral hormones)
Unfortunately, my son is shy of the weight it's approved for, but maybe in a few years I'll not have to carry around an EpiPen for him anymore. A smaller nasal sprayer is a much better option!
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I hope it actually turns out to be cheaper than the pen. I don't think the price of epipens are tied very tightly to cost.
In the US, I’d imagine there are very few drugs that are directly tied to a (reasonable) markup from cost. If a drug costs 5 dollars to make and distribute and the company can get 50 bucks for it, they will. And if they can get the cost of that pill down to 3 bucks, they certainly aren’t going to drop the cost down to 30, they’re just going to pocket that 2 extra bucks per pill.
@gqsnowman yeah, it's only really once the patents have run out and generics can be made that you get reasonably priced meds in the US. We'll probably see cheap epinostrils in 30 years or so.
Where I live they are given out for free to whoever asks for or needs one.
Depends on your government.
If you're in the US, fucked.
If you're everywhere else in the world, you're good
As someone who has needed an EpiPen a few times, this sounds amazing! It’ll be easier to administer to myself, and much easier to cart around. I’m excited about this!
so instead of "does anyone have a epipen?" it soon will be "does anyone has a neffy?"
I'm so impatient for neffy to be approved by Health Canada. I volunteer as tribute if they want to test absorption in people with anaphylaxis.
The moment this hits the market, epipens will become dirt cheap.
On good Rx it seems the manufacturer has a coupon for it. 200 dollars for a carton. What's the shelf life and the amount in a carton isn't immediately obvious. But then again, gotta breathe to live.
It's a 2 pack, not much smaller than epipens and costs $766 without insurance and most insurances don't cover it. The good news is it lasts 30 months instead of 18, so you could get a couple years before replacement. Not the fix to all the epinephrine injector problems it claims to be just yet.
Thank you for the info!
I wish I could get something like an Epipen for hormones, if I just didn't have to see the needle or have to deal with filling a syringe, I could do injections
Science is amazing. I suspect hormones might be better delivered under-the-tongue, but you're right-a needle free alternative is needed
There's a few fillable autoinjectors on the market; the autoject 2 and autoject EI are probably the most suitable for use with HRT meds although I've not personally tried them for that. Any autoinjector could have issues injecting highly viscous, oil-based medications but depending on your circumstances it may be worth trying it out despite that possibility.
You might also want to consider transdermal patches if you've not tried them yet. They don't have a great reputation online, but I definitely know a few people (myself included) who get along with them fairly well. When working well, they have similar benefits to injections (ie more stable hormone levels, parenteral route which evades first pass hepatic metabolism, not as thrombogenic as oral hormones)
Hooray science!
Wb as inhaler?
I'm more excited for the film version that will probably be approved later this year. Small enough to fit in your wallet. I'll never forget it.
Unfortunately, my son is shy of the weight it's approved for, but maybe in a few years I'll not have to carry around an EpiPen for him anymore. A smaller nasal sprayer is a much better option!
Thanks for keeping us updated! I feel sympathy and empathy for our country. low income people are suffering to survive, and I appreciate Victoria Anne Leonard. You've helped my family with your advice. imagine investing $30,000 and receiving $95,460 after 28 days of trading.
I began investing in stocks and Def earlier this year, and it is the best choice I've ever made. My portfolio is rounding up to almost a million and I have realized that when a stock makes it to the news, chances are you're quite late to the party, the idea is to get in early on blue chips before it becomes public. There are lots of life changing opportunities in the market, and maximize it.
What opportunities are there in the market, and how do I profit from it?
You can make a lot of money from the market regardless of whether it strengthens or crashes. The key is to be well positioned.
I would really like to know how this actually works.
All you need is a good capital and the
service of a professional broker, with those your investment will most certainly produce high yields.
maybe one day we'll look back and think: what in the actual f did we use to treat allergic reactions
All I know is that I’ll never use an epinephrine inhaler again
If this is legit, when could it be on the market?
It is on the market in the USA.
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Uhhhh i am here early!