Mylan marks 25th anniversary of EpiPen's approval by giving it away for free

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — Mylan Specialty announced Thursday the introduction of a "$0 Co-Pay Offer" on a product used to treat severe allergic reactions.

The drug maker is offering a co-pay card to patients with or without insurance for the EpiPen in recognition of the 25th anniversary of its approval by the Food and Drug Administration. The co-pay card is available online at EpiPen.com, and the offer will expire on Dec. 31.

"Mylan has a long-standing dedication to increase access to epinephrine auto-injectors through innovative access solutions such as the EpiPen4Schools program, and we're pleased to continue that commitment by introducing our $0 Co-Pay Offer," Mylan CEO Heather Bresch said.