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Is Allerject available in Canada?
Today, kaléo announced that ALLERJECT® epinephrine auto-injectors will be widely available in pharmacies across Canada starting May 19, 2020. With ALLERJECT, Canadians now have access to a different option for an epinephrine auto-injector.
Is Allerject covered by OHIP?
Allerject™ now covered by public and private insurance plans across Canada. Laval – Sanofi is pleased to report that Allerject™ – the new epinephrine auto-injector available in Canada – has been listed on all public reimbursement formularies across Canada.
Why was Allerject recalled?
Sanofi in Canada and the United States decided to recall the device, used for emergency treatment of serious anaphylactic reactions, following 26 reports of suspected malfunction that could affect delivery of the required dose, including nine reports in Canada.
Is EpiPen covered by insurance in Canada?
If you have private insurance coverage, check with your insurance provider to see if all auto-injectors (e.g. EpiPen and AUVI-Q) are covered. If the devices are not covered, you can request coverage. If you have public/government coverage, most provinces are covering both EpiPen and AUVI-Q.
Is twinject available in Canada?
Twinject is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. For brands that may still be available, search under epinephrine. This article is being kept available for reference purposes only. If you are using this medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for information about your treatment options.
Is Allerject the same as EpiPen?
Allerject is the same device that Kaléo markets under the brand-name Auvi-Q in the United States. Since Allerject left the Canadian market in 2015, Mylan’s EpiPen was the sole epinephrine auto-injector choice for Canadians with food, drug and stinging insect allergies.
Do you need a prescription for Allerject?
ALLERJECT is available as behind-the-counter medication and can be obtained without a prescription.
Are allergies?
Allergies are your body’s reaction to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, molds, animal dander, latex, certain foods and insect stings. Allergy symptoms range from mild – rash or hives, itchiness, runny nose, watery/red eyes – to life-threatening.
Does an EpiPen require a prescription in Canada?
In Canada, EpiPen® can be purchased with or without a prescription. However, with a prescription, EpiPen® may be covered for reimbursement by a patient’s drug plan.
Is EpiPen cheaper in Canada?
The cost of a single EpiPen in Canada is about $100, according to a spokesperson for Pfizer Canada, which distributes the drug locally. “Canadians can rest assured that the price will not be increased like it has in the U.S.,” said Manon Genin, manager of corporate affairs for the company.
Is twinject still available?
The Twinject brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Are there any recalls on allerject epinephrine injectors?
The company’s Canadian subsidiary, Sanofi-aventis Canada, said the recall affects all of its epinephrine injectors, sold in Canada under the brand name Allerject. In the U.S., the device is sold under the brand name Auvi-Q.
What’s the difference between auto injector and portable epinephrine?
An auto-injector designed with you in mind. PORTABLE PACKAGE. SAME EPINEPHRINE. ALLERJECT is an epinephrine auto-injector that’s designed to be easy to use and easy to carry, with a compact size that’s about the length and width of a credit card.*
When do you use an allerject auto injector?
An Allerject® epinephrine auto-injector (“Allerject Device”) is a medical device that is used in emergency situations as a first-line response to severe allergic reactions, either through self-injection or with the assistance of a caregiver.
Is the needle the same as the epinephrine injection?
NON-VISIBLE NEEDLE. SAME EPINEPHRINE. ALLERJECT also features a needle that fully retracts once injection is complete, so it delivers epinephrine without ever being seen. 1† Inside is the same epinephrine people at risk of severe allergic reactions have trusted for years. Pull ALLERJECT from the outer case.