MEDA Pharmaceuticals UK, suppliers of EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr Auto-Injectors (0.3 and 0.15 mg adrenaline), has assured the Department of Health that it has adequate product supply to cover all patients requiring replacement adrenaline auto-injectors (AAI) with immediate effect.
This confirmation is made in light of the voluntary product recall of Anapen® by Lincoln Medical which was announced on 23rd May 2012.
EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr Auto-Injectors (0.3 and 0.15 mg adrenaline) are used to treat signs and symptoms of a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), some of which include hives, redness of the skin, tightness in the throat, breathing problems and/or a decrease in blood pressure. A life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can be caused by triggers such as food, stinging and biting insects, medicines, latex, or even exercise.
Sufficient stock levels of EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr Auto-Injectors (0.3 and 0.15 mg adrenaline) are available to cover all patients in the UK who require new AAIs.
Patient information and support materials are also available for patients requiring a switch in medication. For further stock and patient information enquiries please contact:
MEDA
Tel: +44 (0)845 460 0000
Fax: +44 (0)845 460 0002
Email: info@medapharma.co.uk
hi i just wanted to ask why does our pharmacy give us epi pens with short expiry dates.
on March 11, 2013 at 1:12 pm fazilat shivjithank you.
What is the usual time lapse between a post on this website and and answer from your people to the question? Fazilat’s March 11th 2013 question still appears to be outstanding.
on June 24, 2014 at 4:54 pm johnI look forward to the response to this one and the one that emailed to the info address above?
How long are expiry dates on Epi pens?
on May 31, 2014 at 4:02 pm Marion Croskery