Calif. governor allows firms to stock EpiPens, knocks Mylan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown has approved legislation that allows businesses to stock EpiPens, which are used to treat people having life-threatening allergic reactions.
The Democratic governor signed AB1386 Thursday. He also condemned EpiPen manufacturer Mylan for significantly raising the price while sponsoring the California legislation and similar measures around the country.
Brown said in a letter to lawmakers that he signed the bill because it has the potential to save lives. He said state government can’t prevent the price hikes, but “can shed light on such rapacious corporate behavior.”
The price for a two-pack of EpiPens has grown to $608, an increase of more than 500 percent since 2007.
Mylan has responded to a public outcry over its pricing by announcing it will launch a generic version that will cost $300.