Be Prepared for New Epinephrine Auto-Injector Barriers and Options

June 2018

You'll get new questions about epinephrine auto-injectors...due to shortages and another Auvi-Q strength.

Sporadic shortages are cropping up with generic Adrenaclick...and EpiPen and its generic...due to manufacturing delays. And brand Adrenaclick is no longer made.

Auvi-Q is an option, but it's the most costly at about $4,900 for a 2-pack...versus about $600 for EpiPen or about $350 for most generics.

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