The manufacturers of most epinephrine options offer U.S. savings programs and patient assistance programs.

Epinephrine is the only treatment for a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis [anna-fih-LACK-sis]. It is only available through a prescription by your doctor. Most prescriptions come with 2 doses. Epinephrine is most commonly prescribed in easy-to-use options, such as auto-injectors and nasal spray.

People with food allergies should have epinephrine with them at all times. For children, this might mean that you need extra epinephrine doses. For example, your child may need to keep epinephrine at school, as well as some at after-school care. And you may want epinephrine that stays at home or goes with you when you leave the house.

Here are savings offers for epinephrine options, as well as other ideas that may help you save money on drug costs. Your final copay, if any, may vary depending on your insurance plan and the deductibles for your family. Talk with your doctor about which epinephrine option is right for your family.

Savings Programs for Epinephrine Devices

• AUVI-Q^® – AUVI-Q has 2 assistance programs. If you have commercial insurance (such as through your job or HealthCare.gov) that covers AUVI-Q, you may be able to get AUVI-Q for $35 or less. If your insurance doesn’t cover it or if you have a high-deductible plan, you’ll pay no more than $150. Once you meet your deductible, you may be able to get AUVI-Q for $35.
  
  If you don’t have commercial insurance or are on Medicaid may be able to get AUVI-Q for no cost through the Kaléo Patient Assistance Program. Call 502-213-7601 for questions (9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday).
  
  
  
• EpiPen^® and EpiPen Jr^® – Use The EPIPEN^® Savings Card^® to save up to $300 on your out-of-pocket cost per EPIPEN 2-PACK® and/or EPIPEN JR 2-PACK® carton per prescription refill (up to 3 cartons per prescription) and can be used for 6 cartons per calendar year. If you have questions, call 1-800-657-7613 (8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday). VIATRIS™ also has a patient assistance program for EPIPEN® Auto-Injector and its authorized generic.
  
  
  
• Authorized Generic of EpiPen^® and EpiPen Jr^® (Epinephrine Injection, USP) Auto-Injectors – Use the Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injector Savings Card to save up to $25 on your out-of-pocket costs per generic 2-pack. It can be redeemed for up to 3 cartons per calendar year. If you have questions, call 1-800-657-7613 (8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday). VIATRIS™ also has a patient assistance program.For more information, call 888-417-5782 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday).
  
  
  
• Epinephrine Injection USP Auto-Injector, Generic from Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries – If you have commercial insurance may save up to $30 per carton, up to 3 cartons per prescription. If you have any questions, call 1-844-248-7949.
  
  
  
• Authorized Generic of Adrenaclick® Epinephrine Auto-Injector – If you have commercial insurance, you may get up to $10 off per pack. If you have any questions, call 330-757- 8402.
  
  CVS Health sells these generic epinephrine auto-injectors at all CVS Pharmacy locations. Find a CVS location near you.
  
  
  
• neffy® Epinephrine Nasal Spray – If you have commercial insurance, you can pay $25 for each filled prescription of 2 devices. If you don’t have insurance coverage, your plan doesn’t cover neffy, or if you have a high-deductible plan, you can pay a cash price of $199 for 2 doses of neffy using BlinkRx or GoodRX.
  
  The ARS Pharma Patient Assistance Program (PAP), neffyconnect™, may provide neffy at no cost if you:
  • Have a valid prescription for neffy
  • Are a resident of the U.S, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Don’t have insurance or you have government or commercial insurance that doesn’t cover neffy
  • Meet certain income criteria
    
    

• If you have any questions, call 1-877-696-3339.

Other Possible Ways to Save Money

• Change insurance plans – If you are privately insured through work, think about a different plan during open enrollment. If your family’s income is below a certain level, you might be able to get Medicaid and/or your children might qualify under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This depends on your state. Visit HealthCare.gov or your state’s health insurance site.

• Switch to the “preferred” device for your plan – If you have prescription benefits, you may save on copays by using the epinephrine option that is on the insurance “preferred” list on your plan’s formulary (list of covered medicines).

• Use mail order – If you have prescription benefits, look into your plan’s mail order pharmacy options. This may give you a lower price or provide more 2-packs of medicine for the same price. Many mail order prescription plans cover with a 3 month’s supply of medicine for the cost of 2 month’s copay.

• Talk with your doctor – If you have insurance, talk with your doctor. Sometimes they can write the prescription so you can get more sets of medicine for 1 copay. Typically, a 2-pack of epinephrine auto-injectors is considered a 30-day supply under your prescription plan. A doctor might write the prescription for 6 auto-injectors (3 packs of 2) to be filled at once. This could then be filled through the mail order pharmacy, as described above.

• Shop around – Call around to different pharmacies. Prices can vary, especially between large chain pharmacies and smaller independent pharmacies. Be aware that the pharmacies at club stores such as Costco and Sam’s Club are generally available to non-members too.

• Check with your local children’s hospital – This option may work if your child sees doctors at a major children’s hospital. Ask if they have any grants or patient assistance programs that can help pay for your child’s prescription.

• Talk with your employer – If you have medical insurance through an employer, contact your human resources department. Explain that your insurance will not cover a life-saving medicine for you or your child. If you have a generous employer, they may try to help you.
  
  

Updated January 2025