Read our latest Press Releases below. If you would like more information about any of the stories mentioned, please contact our Press Office.
EpiPen 0.3mg Auto-Injectors have Longer Shelf Life
15 Nov 2019
EpiPen 0.3mg auto-injector devices have now had their shelf life increased from 20 months to 24 months from the date of manufacture. Expiry dates can be found on the label on the auto-injector device and should not be used after this date. The shelf life for EpiPen 0.15mg auto-injector devices remains at 19 months from […]
25 Years – A Helpline Q&A
31 Oct 2019
The aim of the Anaphylaxis Campaign is to create a safe environment for all people with allergies by working with and educating the food industry, schools, pre-schools, colleges, health professionals and other key audiences. As part of what we offer, we provide a national helpline service for anyone wanting advice or support over the phone, […]
MHRA Issues Device Alert for Emerade
03 Oct 2019
Thursday 3rd October 2019 The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has received reports of Emerade pens failing to activate. This means that the needle is not released, and the injection is not delivered. This is different from the needle blockage issue that you are likely to have been informed about previously by your […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Extended Use-by Period for Specific Lots of Jext® 150mcg and 300mcg Adrenaline Auto-Injectors
02 Oct 2019
To support and maintain an overall adequate supply, ALK has obtained acceptance from the UK medicines regulator, MHRA, to extend the use of specific lot (batch) numbers of Jext® 150 mcg and Jext® 300 mcg auto-injectors, beyond the labelled expiry date by four months. The affected lot numbers are listed in the link below. Click […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Extended Use-by Period for Specific Lots of EpiPen® 0.3mg Adrenaline Auto-Injectors
30 Sep 2019
Mylan UK have obtained acceptance from the MHRA to extend the use of specific lot numbers of EpiPen® 0.3mg auto-injectors, by 4 months beyond the labelled expiry date. The affected lot numbers are listed in the link below. Click here to see the affected lot numbers Important: The extended use only applies to the lots […]
25 Years of Fundraising
The Anaphylaxis Campaign has worked hard to develop its supporter base, through a mutually beneficial relationship of providing information and growing much needed awareness and funds. We continue to provide helpline support and information to our supporters across the UK, local support groups to offer a safe environment to share experiences and a membership scheme […]
Pret A Manger Set to Complete National Rollout of Full Ingredient Labels
24 Sep 2019
Move follows launch of Pret Five-Point Allergy Plan earlier this year 24 September 2019 Pret A Manger (Pret) has today announced that all 391 of its UK shops will have full ingredient labels on all freshly made products by the end of the week. Over the last six months, Pret has carried out one of […]
Statement Regarding the Inquest of Owen Carey
13 Sep 2019
13th September 2019 The Coroner has ended the inquest into the death of Owen Carey and has delivered her narrative verdict. The Anaphylaxis Campaign would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Owen Carey, who died aged 18 following a meal at Byron Burger in the O2 in Greenwich on the 22nd […]
Natasha’s Legacy Becomes Law
05 Sep 2019
Thursday 5th September Millions of food allergic individuals across the country will be protected by a new law laid in Parliament today requiring food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on foods pre-packed for direct sale. The new law will come into force in October 2021, giving businesses a transition period to prepare for the […]
25 Years – A Wealth of Knowledge
02 Sep 2019
Two of the most frequently visited sections of our website are the Factsheets and Knowledgebase pages. These pages are dedicated to informing those affected by severe allergies, as well as those looking after them. Factsheets If you’re looking for the essential and in-depth information on allergens and anaphylaxis, the Factsheets page has a collection of […]
Skydive for the Anaphylaxis Campaign in Memory of Megan Lee
30 Aug 2019
Olivia Walmsley and her friend Olivia Staveley, both 16 years old, are due to complete a skydive on Saturday 31st August, in memory of their friend Megan Lee. Megan tragically passed away, at just 15 years of age, after ordering a takeaway meal online which contained peanuts from the Royal Spice Indian in Lancashire. Since […]
25 Years – The Facts Don’t Lie
26 Jul 2019
It is estimated that there are 2 million people in the UK living with a food allergy. In the space of 14 years, between 1997 and 2011, the number of children living with food allergies has increased by 50%. Although the amount of deaths caused as a result of anaphylactic shocks may not appear too […]
Anaphylaxis Campaign Current Update with Adrenaline Auto-Injectors in the UK
12 Jul 2019
The adrenaline auto-injectors prescribed in the UK at present are Emerade®, EpiPen® and Jext®. They are designed for self-use and that is why they are usually referred to as ‘adrenaline auto-injectors’ or ‘AAIs’. Emerade® is the most recent single-use adrenaline auto-injector to become available. It has a needle guard to protect against needle stick injury. […]
Anaphylaxis Campaign Welcomes ‘Natasha’s Law’
05 Jul 2019
Friday 5th July 2019 In January 2019, the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) opened a consultation on the proposed amendments to the domestic Food Information Regulations 2014 (FIR) (England) and parallel FIR regulations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales relating to allergen information for foods that are prepacked for direct sale to […]
Anaphylaxis Campaign’s 25th Anniversary
03 Jul 2019
The Anaphylaxis Campaign celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2019, and we are taking the opportunity to look back over our successful history. Our Honorary Vice-President David Reading formed the charity in January 1994 after his 17-year-old daughter Sarah sadly passed away following an allergic reaction to peanuts. A small group of allergy sufferers and parents […]