An epinephrine autoinjector is a medical device for injecting a measured dose or doses of epinephrine by means of autoinjector technology. It is most often used for the treatment of anaphylaxis.
How Much Does Epipen Cost In South Africa
R200
Is EpiPen available in South Africa?
The only adrenaline auto injector in South Africa at present is the Epipen®. Epipen® comes in 2 strengths, Epipen® junior for children between 8 and 25 kg and Epipen® for adults and children greater than 25 kg. Large adults may need 2 Epipens®.
Can you get Epipens for free?
Pharmaceutical Company Assistance Programs
Mylan Specialty L.P., the manufacturer of EpiPen, and Kaleo, Inc., which makes Auvi-Q, each offer prescription assistance programs to provide epinephrine to consumers who can’t otherwise afford them. 3 In some cases, the manufacturers can get you epinephrine for free.
How big is the EpiPen needle?
The most frequently prescribed auto-injector in North America and Canada is the EpiPen®, which has a needle length of 15.2 mm. Currently, it is unknown whether this needle length is adequate for intramuscular delivery of epinephrine in adult patients at risk of anaphylaxis.
How long do EpiPens really last?
Typically, the expiration dates for most drugs are set at two or three years from the time of manufacture. EpiPens have an even shorter shelf life—about 18 months. But there’s been very little research done on how quickly—or slowly—drugs break down after they’re past the expiry date.