(Columbus, OH) Patients would have access to cheaper, generic versions of the EpiPen under legislation approved by the Ohio House.
Northwest Ohio state representative Derek Merrin (R-Monclova) says controversy over the high-cost auto-injector prompted him to take action. His House colleagues passed the legislation unanimously.
Current law allows pharmacists to substitute a generic drug for a name brand version but does not address medical devices that dispense drugs.
The bill empowers a pharmacist to substitute a brand-name EpiPen with a cheaper, generic auto-injector, allowing patients to purchase a more affordable option if the EpiPen is out of their financial reach.