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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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If it tanks, I’ll have jinxed it on behalf of all those EpiPen overpayers from the mid-2010s.

From Barron's Apr. 10, 2026

"If he had an attack, nobody would have been able to get to the second EpiPen because everything was shut."

From BBC Dec. 9, 2025

After he went into anaphylactic shock, Rex was quickly given his EpiPen and taken to hospital.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2025

That and her mother’s cancer medication, the 9-year-old’s EpiPen and their family photo albums.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 10, 2025

“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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