Epipen and adrenaline autoinjector advice
EpiPens and adrenaline auto-injectors have been in the media this week. This post tells you more about this.
There is new guidance that specifically applies to the 150 microgram dose, for children under 25Kg. Children above this weight are now being given the 300 microgram dose.
NHS England have put systems in place to make sure that those who need these most are not left without any medicines. This means that we will ask you additional questions to check that nobody is left without a pen. We will ask how many auto-injector pens you have and whether or not these have date expired and what your child weighs. We may give you a different brand of auto-injector. If we do this, we will tell you how to use it. If you are not sure how to use a device please ask.
The Department of Health have told us that new supplies were “expected within the next week” and patients with the greatest need would be prioritised. In certain situations you may be asked to use date expired products. Please ask your pharmacist for advice.
We recommend that you contact your nearest branch of Evans Pharmacy for individualised advice.
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