Question on Epi-pens

[Penny]

My NP is writing a prescription for me for a new epi-pen but has asked how many I need. My last epi, now seriously out of date, was a pack of two.  If the prescription is written for 'one' epi, do I then only get one or do all epis come in a two-pack? 

thanks.

[yelloww]

You get a single, I believe. My rx's have always said "Epi-pen two pack".

[momma2boys]

They come in single and two packs. Find out what your ins. will cover first. Some will cover two or four for the same copay as one.

[Janelle205]

I could be wrong about this, but I think that they may have discontinued the single pack a while ago - not positive, but I feel like I saw a news story about it.

[momma2boys]

I haven't heard that, but even if they did, I work in a pharmacy and we are still getting them delivered every week, so they are still in supply.

[SilverLining]

epi-Q should be coming out this month.  Haven't heard a date yet.

[Penny]

They come in single and two packs. Find out what your ins. will cover first. Some will cover two or four for the same copay as one.

My insurance doesn't cover a thing until I've met my annual $3K deductible...so this is all out of pocket.  But in less than a month I will have the great pleasure of telling the insurance company where they can stuff their premiums!!! Come to think of it - I do believe I've just paid my last premium.   

Guess I'll just ask for one.  I hadn't renewed my prescription as I had a negative skin test about three years ago, then had a reaction a year ago. 

A friend is allergic to pine nuts.  I nagged her over the years about carrying epi but she didn't think she needed to.  Found out that she had a near fatal reaction in September while out on a boat.  Now she carries epi and I have to practice what I preach.   I'm hoping she and/or her daughter will become members here (her daughter is allergic to soy)

Thanks for the replies.  Much appreciated. 

[Mfamom]

why not just ask the doctor to call in a twin pack?  that way you get 2 and will be less expensive than filling 2 single ones.

[Penny]

I have the prescription form already.  No number filled in next to the #