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EpiPen

American  
[ep-ee-pen] / ˈɛp iˌpɛn /
Pharmacology. Trademark.
  1. a brand name for a medical injecting device that delivers a dose of epinephrine, used to treat severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.


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There was a company called Mylan, which was best known for buying EpiPen, the lifesaving injector for severe allergic reactions, especially for kids, and then multiplying the price sevenfold in under a decade.

From Barron's Apr. 10, 2026

Kids were deemed newly allergic if they received a diagnosis code by a provider for a food allergy and were prescribed an EpiPen, Hill said.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 20, 2025

Her mum rushed out to join her and gave a second EpiPen injection.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2025

A few months afterward, the FDA revisited the EpiPen conversation to accuse Pfizer of failing to properly investigate malfunctioning EpiPens, leading to patient deaths.

From Salon Dec. 15, 2024

“You stole an EpiPen from Markie? What if Markie has an allergy attack and needs it? I’m calling his mom to make sure he’s got a backup.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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