Don’t like needles? A nasal spray for allergies could replace EpiPen – National

Don’t like needles? A nasal spray for allergies could replace EpiPen – National

Allergy sufferers in Canada may be able to swap their EpiPen injections for a nasal spray as early as next year. Neffy, made by drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc., is the first epinephrine nasal spray to be approved in the United States to treat life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Read more

GP’s warning to EpiPen users ahead of heatwave weather

GP’s warning to EpiPen users ahead of heatwave weather

People who carry EpiPens have been warned of a potentially lethal ‘malfunction’ that is easily preventable. Dr Bhavini Shah, GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, explained how EpiPens must be stored correctly to avoid a life-threatening situation. An EpiPen is a brand of adrenaline pen, designed to administer life-saving medicine to someone suffering with a severe … Read more