STATEMENT FROM MYLAN, PROVIDED TO NBC 7 INVESTIGATES ON 9/19:
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Since the start of the EpiPen4Schools® initiative in 2012, more than 700,000 free EpiPen
devices have been distributed, with no strings attached, and more than 66,000 schools,
approximately half of all U.S. schools, have participated in the program.

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During the school year, Mylan will replenish at no cost an EpiPen device obtained through the
EpiPen4Schools program that was used to respond to a life-threatening allergic reaction.

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The EpiPen4Schools program does not require a school to purchase any EpiPen products or any
other Mylan Specialty products. If any school requests any more quantities of EpiPen devices
above the two free 2-Paks of product, Mylan’s program administrator directs the inquiry to Mylan
for its review and consideration. For schools that have a demonstrated need for more EpiPen
devices, Mylan may approve additional free quantities for the school.

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If a school, however, in its sole discretion, decides it requires more EpiPen devices beyond the
free EpiPen devices which have already been provided, without any further obligation by the
school, Mylan offers for sale to the school EpiPen devices at a discounted price.

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Only about 45,000 pens of the approximately 745,000 that were distributed were through the
discount program. Again, 700,000 pens were provided free.

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As a result of this program, according to a survey conducted by the Institute for Asthma and
Allergy in 2014 of the 10% of schools participating in the program, our free EpiPen® devices
were used at least 402 times throughout just one school year, potentially saving lives.

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Note that the program has always and continues to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.