# EpiPen

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Users of Epipens warned to check theirs as batch is recalled

The recall affects around 1,000 units.

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Mar 21st 2017, 3:49 PM

How a life-saving device turned into a PR nightmare for one pharma firm

Drugs manufacturer Mylan jabbed itself in the foot when it bumped up the price of the EpiPen.

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Sep 3rd 2016, 8:45 AM

A catastrophe waiting to happen? A child could die from allergies while in school

1 in 5 anaphylactic reactions happen in school but teachers not required to administer medicine

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Feb 17th 2015, 5:30 PM

EpiPens could be made more widely available after death of 14-year-old girl

The Department of Health is considering the move.

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Jan 23rd 2015, 6:45 AM

Mother of allergy-shock victim to politicians: "Emma's death was so avoidable"

An Oireachtas committee heard this evening calls for the widespread availability of epipens and increased awareness of fatal allergies.

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Jun 24th 2014, 7:22 PM