As a new year begins, schools and parents are grappling with a price increase for EpiPens — recommended by Congress for all schools and many public places. It's used against life-threatening allergic reactions that happen fast. One EpiPen cost $57 when the company Mylan took over the product. Now it's only selling it two at a time and charging $600. Cynthia Koons, healthcare reporter for Bloomberg News, says there are a lot of dynamics at work.
EpiPen price increases get lawmakers scrutiny
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Guest:
- Cynthia Koons - U.S. health care reporter at Bloomberg - @CynthiaLKoons
