This is a call for public action. I want to show the world that we can make changes and that together, we can make a push for a policy change that could save lives.
My son has an anaphylactic allergy to peanuts. In Ontario, an EpiPen (which contain the drug epinephrine) costs around $115 if you don’t have a medical plan and children never just have one. Kids might have one at school, with them at all times, one at home, at grandma’s… and those dollars add up quick.
- I would like to see EpiPen lower the cost of the drug to make it more accessible.
- I would like to see EpiPens available and accessible in public places or from drug stores so that more of them are available in the case of an emergency (like a defibrillator or naloxone kit is)
- Everyone should know how to use one
My son made an amazing point when I asked him to do this video with me. He said that it’s important for EpiPens to be accessible because someone might not know they even have an anaphylactic allergy until it happens.
Please watch my video, click here to share it on Facebook, tag your friends who are affected by these policies, and let’s make a change. We can come together to give this conversation strength.
Let’s save some lives.
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Update 10/27: Watch our video update about the project with Be Ready Health Care!
Update 9/18: CTV published this article and we are currently working on a pilot project in our community with the help of Be Ready Health Care.
So how can we change these policies? Who should I write to, or what can I sign. I wholeheartedly agree with your efforts – here’s to change!
Do you think attaching a petition to this might help? I would definitely sign it!
I totally agree with your desire to change the price and availability of Epipens.
I also wonder if a petition might be the way to go. That way a large number of people can sign and support this change. I know that Avaaz has had a lot of successes. Good luck.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.consumerreports.org/drug-prices/epipen-alternative-that-costs-just-10-dollars/&ved=0ahUKEwjB-O3QyJHWAhWP14MKHXw4DCEQFggdMAA&usg=AFQjCNFS3i3x-K6d0BofZF6qmnTbr5lGzw
I totally agree with you. This should be right beside a defibrillator. There are many people who can not afford one at all. Get a petition started!!!
I totally agree with you Michelle, especially since naloxone is free. We need to save lives by having Epi-pens free and accessible
Create a petition through the sumofus.org (I think that’s the address). Also, if you haven’t done so already, you might start with Ontario’s Public Health Department, then municipal public health departments, etc.
https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/6525932–it-would-make-me-feel-safe-burlington-considers-stocking-epipens-in-its-facilities/
100% behind this … This little lady is already making waves in the same direction you’re wanting this to go – if we all do what we can together THIS CAN HAPPEN!!
Let’s work together on this?
globalaai Global Anaphylaxis Awareness and Inclusivity is a worldwide Not For Profit start up that is making traction to ensure EpiPen is available worldwide in public spaces and also places like restaurants
You might want something more formal….start a petition and promote that people sign it and share it.
https://www.change.org/en-CA/petition
An excellent point! I thknk a petition and taking it to the government. I would sign and support for sure! Great job! Keep fighting!!!
These are $750 dollars here in the US? It’s disgusting, no one can afford to have any here. Hope your message works world wide.
Who’s going to pay for this you retard?
First off you should NEVER NEVER use that word. Also what gives you the right to say “who is going to pay for this” I pay my taxes and I HAVE to pay for Naloxone to be free for anyone that wants to freely overdose! Why should I have to pay so someone can overdose again and again because they like the “high”. These children or adults don’t get a high from the Epipen….it’s there to save their life. They didn’t choose to have this, unlike the addicts who did it to themselves.