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About - Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAI's)

We will continue to update our website, publications and training to ensure the information we provide covers all the devices available.

Anapen

A new higher dose Anapen - 0.5mg is now available. Anapen 500 is available from pharmacies throughout the UK.

For information about the Anapen, including patient leaflets and a demonstration video and to register for the free expiry alert service visit: www.anapen.co.uk

To obtain a training device call Tel: 01903 844 702

Anapen Distributor

Allergy Therapeutics plc., Dominion Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8SA

 

EpiPen

EpiPen Auto-Injectors are distributed in the UK by Meda Pharmaceuticals. Meda are providing training devices and hard carry cases, available free of charge through their website www.epipen.co.uk

If you currently have an EpiPen Auto-Injector you can register your device(s) with the Expiry Alert Service available at www.epipen.co.uk.

EpiPen Distributor:

Meda, Skyway House, Parsonage Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PU.

Tel: 0845 460 0000

 

Jext

ALK Abelló have launched 'Jext' a new Adrenaline Auto-Injector, this new AAI offers several new features and is available as 300 and 150 microgram doses.

Visit www.jext.co.uk for more information.

Jext Distributor:

ALK Abelló Ltd., 1 Manor Park, Manor Farm Road, Reading, RG2 0NA

Tel: 01189 037940

 

Adrenaline Injectors - Key Messages

If you or your child carries adrenaline, there are key messages you must remember:

  • Have your adrenaline with you at all times – no exceptions.

  • Check the expiry date regularly. An out-of-date injector may offer some protection, but this will be limited.

  • Get a health professional to show you how to use your injector. If you haven’t already been shown how, go back to the doctor who prescribed it and ask for a demonstration. Ask the practice nurse at your local GP surgery or the school nurse. AllergyWise online can help.

    Watch a video - click here

  • Get hold of a “trainer” pen and practise regularly. See above for details on how to obtain one.

  • If you suspect a reaction is serious or becoming serious, use your injector immediately – any delay could be extremely serious.

  • Dial 999. After your adrenaline has been administered you will need to get to hospital because the symptoms can return in some cases and you may need further treatment.

  • Remember that children need to go on to the adult dose when they weigh 30kgs, this is likely to be somewhere between 5-11 years old.