The parents of college freshman Sydney Meegan are suing Colorado State University over her death from anaphylaxis. They allege that… Read more »
Tag: auto-injectors
College Epi Law Honors Student Who Died in Allergy Tragedy
Sydney Meegan was a dynamo. A competitive swimmer from a young age, she liked to say, “I swim like lightning,”… Read more »
Many U.S. Pharmacies Out of Mylan Auto-Injectors, as Shortage Drags On
The last time that Clarence Sullivan, owner of The Pharmacy Shop in Lexington, Kentucky, received a shipment of Mylan NV’s… Read more »
EpiPen May Stick in Carrying Tube, Warns FDA
The FDA is warning that the labels on some EpiPen and EpiPen Jr auto-injectors, as well the generic versions of… Read more »
FAQs About the 2018 Epinephrine Shortages
What should I do if I can’t refill a child’s (or my own) epinephrine prescription at the pharmacy? Dr. Robert… Read more »
Pharmacists See National U.S. Epinephrine Shortage, Non-Profit Calls for Government Action
For the latest update on the EpiPen shortage, see Allergic Living’s article here. A major U.S. organization of pharmacists is… Read more »
Is Expired Epinephrine OK to Use? Study Finds Longer Shelf Life Than Date Indicates
The epinephrine in auto-injectors appears to have a longer shelf life than the expiration date indicates, a California study finds.… Read more »
‘Stock Epi’ Expanding Well Beyond Schools Under New Laws
Under entity laws, “stock epi” is moving to public venues – including theme parks, restaurants, sports arenas and daycares
Little Brother’s Fearless Food Allergy Advocate
Our son has become an outstanding advocate for his allergic little brother, and himself.