NEW YORK - Just days after lawmakers denounced the makers of the EpiPen for severe price hikes, the company says it's starting some programs to make the medicine more affordable.
Mylan says a new card available through their website will help save customers $300 in out-of-pocket costs for EpiPens.
That's about half of the normal price for a two-pack.
Mylan says it will also double eligibility for its assistance program and make the autoinjectors available to buy directly from their website to help lower costs.
EpiPens are used treat severe allergic reactions to things like bee stings, shellfish and peanuts, affecting roughly 40 million Americans.
The price for them has gone up three times a year since 2007.
Mylan blames high-deductible health plans for rising out-of-pocket costs.