Tony Kovaleski is the contact7 Chief Investigative Reporter.
DENVER — After learning multiple pharmacies were not complying with a new Colorado state law making EpiPens more affordable, Denver7 Investigates conducted a hidden camera operation at multiple locations and brought the footage to the bill’s co-sponsor. The test uncovered confusion about the bill and problems in properly informing pharmacies around the state, resulting in the delay of affordable, life-saving medication.
Pugh is one of 500,000 Coloradans who rely on epinephrine to be the first line of defense during an allergic reaction. He and his mother testified in front of state lawmakers last year, helping to pass HB 23-1002. “I honestly think most places just didn't know how to handle it,” said a pharmacy employee at one CVS location.Multiple employees and pharmacists expressed confusion to Denver7 Investigates. Some said they had no way to bill patients or process payments at the cheaper rate, others blamed the medication’s manufacturers for not honoring the new price.
Hidden camera tests reveal pitfalls in Colorado law making EpiPens more affordable “She clearly understands the frustration with the lack of accountability from these big pharma companies and a lack of information of how she can fix the problem,” Roberts said. “She's trying to do the right thing.” “We just need to make a few phone calls, but it's not like really complicated,” the Safeway pharmacist said, telling a Denver7 producer the medication is available for $60 at any Safeway location, as long as it is in stock.
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