Supporting patients
MEDA Pharmaceuticals, now the sole distributor of EpiPen® (adrenaline) auto-injectors, is committed to the support of patients with anaphylaxis and understands the need for patients to be fully aware of why they must always carry their EpiPen®(adrenaline) auto-injector – and know how to use it!
The need for this is clearly illustrated by reports in the literature that 25% of patients receive no training in how to use their pens, while others do not use them quickly enough due to reticence or ignorance of the need for speed,52-54,56
We therefore offer a number of support items/services to help you help your patients who use this device. Details of these items can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate icons on the left.
- 52 - Allen CW et al. Med J Austral 2007;187(9):542.
- 53 - Kim JS et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005;116:164-8.
- 54 - Diwakar L et al. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2010;20(5):446-53.
- 56 - Simons KJ, Simons FER. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2010;10:354-61.
How patients with anaphylaxis can help themselves:
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