Epi-pen alternative PSA

[mommyatty]

I’m doing allergy shots, and I had a goofy reaction (my ears got really itchy). Since that’s considered a systemic reaction, I had to get an epinephrine injector to bring when I get shots. My doc (who is about 85 and cheap as all get out) called in a prescription for Auvi-Q, which is an alternative to Eli-Pen. Guys, it’s free if you have commercial insurance. They deliver it to your house, too.

Anyway, a mom of a kid in DD’s class is a pediatrician and she said it’s all she prescribes because she likes the trainer that comes with it and walks you through how to administer it. So I guess it can also be used for kids.

Anyway, I remember Epi-pen expense discussions on here before so thought I’d share.

[notoriousmeg]

We have Auvi-Q for our son, so yes it’s good for kids. We ended up with it b/c kids epi-pens were on backorder. I like the trainer aspect of it especially when we are leaving him with family/sitters.

[grover]

I have an Auvi-Q for myself. In fact, they just sent me a postcard reminding me that I have refills available.

[twinmomma]

Thanks! I've been meaning to research this while I have time now instead of waiting for the week before school starts to stock up. This was a good reminder!

[sunbutter]

Yes, we went back to auviQ two years ago. They are falling all over themselves with top notch customer service because of the massive recall they had and because they see a major opportunity with all the pricing controversy around the Epipen brand name pen.
Two years ago, we got four pens for free!

[mellym]

Yes! We switched to Auvi Q last year and love it. They will even give you free refills after 30 days (we need multiple).