FDA approves auvi-Q (epinephrine auto injecter)

[GoingNuts]

Looking forward to this, though I still can't imagine carrying both in a pants pocket.  But maybe one there, and another one in a jacket or back pack?  Dunno, but I love the voice directions.  Time will tell.

[twinturbo]

This is from one of the parent blogs from the Sanofi Auvi-q summit. Got to run errands so sticking it here for later.

The program began with a talk by Dr. John Oppenheimer, formerly of National Jewish in Denver and currently in private practice in New Jersey as well as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Associate Editor of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Several things he said stood out. One was to cite a subject we have written about here—the misunderstanding of anaphylaxis by emergency department doctors. A second was the remarkable growth of exercise-induced anaphylaxis. A third was that he specifically cautions against administration of Benadryl as a first resort because the sedative effects can mask the onset of more serious symptoms like plunging blood pressure. And finally his observation that allergy practice frequently seems more like a matter of "risk management" than a healing art, or words to that effect. I hope to get Dr. Oppenheimer to write for us soon.

[Macabre]

It's out and available now!

http://m.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sanofi-announces-auvi-q-the-first-and-only-voice-guided-epinephrine-auto-injector-is-now-available-in-the-us-188651061.html

[twinturbo]

I just called Sam's Club pharmacy it's in their system and they can get me a twinpack for each of the kids in junior strength by tomorrow. We'll see how fast the allergist's office can get the prescription in.

[Macabre]

Here's a coupon good for the first two Rx of Auvi-Q.



http://m.auvi-q.com/m/support-and-savings

[CMdeux]

Wow-- THANK YOU, Mac!!


I would love to be able to carry a pair of these with us to Europe-- and they will up our epinephrine supply without costing me $200, hopefully.

[MandCmama]

OOOH! Our pharmacist is ordering them in for me.  Curious to see if it would be less cumbersome for M to self carry... He gets uncomfortable in  the car...Not happy that my co pay is double that of the epi pen, but can't complain since it's still a fraction of what some of you have to shell out 

[twinturbo]

You should let Intelliject know that insurance makes you pay double.

[PurpleCat]

DD and I played with the trainer today at her allergist appointment.  It is way cool!  DD likes it and I agree, much easier to carry.

Having just given an EPI, this new style is very easy and when you are stressed in the moment...the verbal instructions will be helpful and I like the chime at the end so you can be sure it was in long enough.  Not to mention, only 5 seconds instead of 10.

Now we have to wait and see what the insurance companies decide as far as what they will and will not cover.  We are hoping ours will cover and DD can carry this for High School next year!

[CMdeux]

DD has announced that she wants an Auvi-Q for Valentine's Day.    (Awwwww)

Given that she tends to have cardiovascular symptoms when anaphylaxing, this seems especially appropriate.

[hedgehog]

I like this line:

It will doubtlessly spawn a cottage industry in carrying cases, but my personal favorite (betraying my age) would be to roll it up in the sleeve of a tee shirt a la James Dean when cigarettes were cool.

Of course, love old movies, and James Dean. 

[yelloww]

I was far too excited when I received the email about this today!!!!

[MandCmama]

Speaking of far too excited- I have them in my hot little hands right now! Thank yo so much for posting the link to the coupon mc! I'm headed over to Ms school in a bit  the nurses are just about as a twitter about it as I am.  The pouch that goes with him from class to class will still contain std epis, but this one will be on his person ( for transport times and oops moments).

[Mfamom]

hopefully getting mine by Monday!!! 

[yelloww]

Did blue cross cover any of them yet?