PuddleJumper1 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 There was a thread recently that talked about Epi pens. Several people mentioned an alternative that wasn't as expensive. I can't, for the life of me, find the thread. What are the other epi pen type of medications out there? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Auvi-Q (free with insurance + coupon) Adrenaclick ($10 with coupon--no insurance required--$110 without coupon) My plan, with the current epipen shortage going on, is to live like we did back before 1985-- just to get a vial of epinephrine and pre-draw up some syringes for home use. Epinephrine can be injected sub-q, and the studies have shown that keeping it in a light controlled box (like a pencil case) keeps it stable and bacteria free for at least three months. We will still have the epipens here in case someone needs to auto inject quickly one handed, but regular injections are already a part of home life here, so no big deal for us. The name brand epipens are what we will carry out and about in case someone needs to inject for us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 THANK YOU!! My Mom carried a vial with everywhere when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 We love Auvi-Q. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 We use Auvi-Q now. If you YouTube the CBS story about the Epi-pen and Auvi-Q you can see my kids talking about it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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