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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
The phone number listed in this article : 1-866-726-6340 is not in service. I called 4 times and got a recorded message each time saying this number is no longer in service.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I've heard many others reporting getting a message about the number being disconnected. But others are reporting it works. It may just be that their circuits are overloaded with everyone calling right now.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
We will be reporting this issue along with other concerns from our community to Sanofi US. Thank you!
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Update: Sanofi Canada is recalling all Allerject epinephrine auto-injectors as well. http://sanoficanada.mediaroom....rate-Dosage-Delivery
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I called the number listed on the post as well about 45 minutes ago. I received a recorded message and then was asked to leave my name and number, which I did. I'm sure the company is working quickly to figure out how to get all the devices returned.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I received the 'No longer in service' recording as well to the number posted. I pulled the number listed in the AuviQ pamphlet (800-633-1610) and connected without issue. Be warned... I spent 1.25 hours on hold only to be spoon fed the same information we read in the notice above. However, they are sending me a shipping label to return my AuviQs, and told me to include any receipts for the new Epi's in the package for reimbursement. Unfortunately, they just don't have any confirmed...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Thanks for the update! I have one Epipen, Jr., so I am hoping to bring it back and forth to school without any hassle until I can get a refill. I think I will keep both Epipens and Auvi-Qs in the future in case this happens again.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Sanofi has a Q&A on their website with additional information. They also note the following regarding the phone number:
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So after reading the info from Sanofi regarding this recall, I am wondering if we are to assume the Auvi-Q's with Expiration dates prior to March 2016 are considered perfectly fine. I also am concerned about replacing all of the sets of Auvi-Q's we need right now, some kept at school, my ex-husbands house, other care providers, and extra on-hand when we are traveling in areas remote from emergency medical care, as well as for those times our primary pack of meds gets misplaced, frozen, or...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Amber B., I think any auvi-q that expires before March and which has a lot number that is not within the numbers listed is perfectly safe and I would use those first in case of an emergency. I have the same concern that there will be a run on Epipens and they may be hard to get. I contacted my pediatrician and allergist for refills as soon as I saw the recall.
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Leslie, I hope you are correct about the Auvi-Q's with exp. dates sooner than March being fine to use. Another food allergy organization, Snack Safely, is posting that ALL Auvi-Q's are being recalled. There is no information regarding this question from Sanofi, etc., that I can find. Hopefully we will get more answers today, and there will be ways to ensure all can obtain the epinephrine they need to replace these Auvi-Q's, right away.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
It is for ALL of them. Please see this post on Sanofi's Severe Allergy Awareness facebook page.
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Lynda, It says all Auvi-Q's currently on the market and gives the numbers and dates, ones issued with March 2016+ expiration dates . Some of our Auvi-Q's, which are NOT currently on the market, expire in October 2015 and February 2016. These auvi-Q's are not referred to by Sanofi, the FDA, etc, thus the ambiguity. I will am in process of getting some EpiPens to replace all of our Auvi-Q's, but I cannot imagine being eligible to replace them all immediately, and certainly do not expect...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Amber, we will contact Sanofi to clarify. I can see why there's confusion. We were told all Auvi-Qs and the FDA recall says all Auvi-Qs. But the lot numbers in the recall don't include all Auvi-Qs that people have. Thanks! Lynda
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Hello, fellow parents! I just hung up with the service agent I reached via the 800 # listed on the press release. I waited 40 minutes in queue first. They are sending a recall packet, which arrives in 5-10 biz days. Meanwhile, I can go to pharmacy and buy (out-of-pocket) a new epi (not Auvi-Q, as they are all being taken off shelves), and I'll be reimbursed the cost after I send in proof-of-purchase along with my recalled Auvi-Qs.
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Update: We have confirmed this recall affects ALL Auvi-Q devices. It doesn't matter what lot number. Update: Sanofi confirms the phone number in the press release is correct. The lines have been overwhelmed by calls. They are adding more staff and opening more lines. The number will remain the same: 1-866-726-6340 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I heard from Sanofi. It is a recall of ALL autoinjectors regardless of lot numbers.
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Thanks for the update... I spoke with someone from Sanofi last evening and she told me my previous pens (not included in the recalled lot numbers) would be safe. However, she also indicated that they were only then getting detailed information and couldn't tell me more than the press release had stated. It made me nervous using an earlier device considering Sanofi has inferred that they are not exactly sure what is occurring with the dosing, thus making me concerned that ALL devices are...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I called waited 45 mins. Gave my name for the Return/ Reimbursement packet and asked about Oct 15 to Feb 16 Expiration dates and was told they were fine. So not sure if I trust it after y'all were told it is ALL DEVICES. I got one set of replacements. Called my insurance company and they over ruled to allow me to get another set tomorrow (pharmacy only had one set on the shelf). They allowed because need at least two sets at school since one set is locked in office and one set is in my child...
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UPDATE: Sanofi opened a second phone number to handle customer service during this recall. You can call Sanofi at either 1-866-726-6340 or 1-877-319-8963 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET .
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
My Target pharmacy called me yesterday to make sure that I knew about the recall and she told me that they were asking their patients to bring their recalled Auvi-Qs to the pharmacy when they pick up their new prescription. I was able to fill one Epipen, Jr. prescription and my second will be filled when their truck arrives (they were completely out of Epipen, Jrs. and only had one Epipen on the shelf). I don't know if all pharmacies are calling their patients and handling the recall for...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
This has been vey confusing, as to whether ALL Auvi-Q's are under the recall up to this point. Many on the Sanofi Lines were told it was only limited to Auvi-Q's with Expiration dates of March 2016 and later, with the lot numbers described for those Auvi-Q's. I myself received a return phone call from the FDA confirming exactly the same information, and that those Auvi-Q's with exp. dates of February 2016 and before should be fine. NOW SANOFI HAS REMOVED ALL DOUBT: ALL AUVI-Q AUTO-INJECTORS...
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Re: Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Sanofi US updated their website w/ a page detailing the Return & Reimbursement Process .
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Re: Auvi-Q Recall Update: What You Can Do Now
Sanofi US updated their website w/ a page detailing the Return & Reimbursement Process .
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Re: Walgreens Locations Will Now Carry AUVI-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
This is great news!
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New Generic Option for EpiPen Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Kids With Food Allergies is sharing news from Mylan about the availability of generic epinephrine auto-injectors. Mylan announced earlier this year that it would be releasing a generic alternative to its own branded EpiPen® Auto-Injector to address cost concerns. Mylan announced Friday it is launching its first authorized generic (AG) for EpiPen Auto-Injector. The company is releasing details at a new website: MyGenericEAI.com . The website includes a coupon for a $25 savings card for the...
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Important Recall Notice: All Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Sanofi US Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Auvi-Q ® Due to Potential Inaccurate Dosage Delivery [Press Release] Company Contact Karen Sutherland Tel. : +1 908-989-0726 Email : USMediaRelations@Sanofi.com Bridgewater, N.J. - October 30, 2015 - Sanofi US is voluntarily recalling all Auvi-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP).The recall involves all Auvi-Q currently on the market and includes both the 0.15 mg and 0.3 mg strengths for hospitals,...
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It’s Complicated: Epinephrine Auto-Injectors on Planes
Air travel with food allergies can be complicated. Each airline has different food allergy policies, if they have any at all. Because of this, it is important for people with food allergies to have easy access to epinephrine in case of a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis [anna-fih-LACK-sis] while in the air. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) advocates for airlines to stock epinephrine auto-injectors on planes.
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Kaléo Confirms U.S. Availability of AUVI-Q® Auto-injector for Back-to-School Season
Kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today commented on reports of continued manufacturing delays of epinephrine auto-injectors in the United States. Kaléo confirmed that AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-injectors are available for prescription and are not affected by the manufacturing delays reported by other epinephrine auto-injector manufacturers. Kaléo has sufficient supply to meet any anticipated demand. For live assistance in filling an AUVI-Q prescription, any patient,
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Everything You Need to Know About Epinephrine (Video & Resources)
Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) , a division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America hosted a free educational webinar on February 26, 2014 featuring two of our medical advisors, Michael Pistiner, MD, and Angela Nace, PharmD. They...
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FDA Approves First Generic Competitor of EpiPen Epinephrine Auto-Injector
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis), in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA gained approval to market its generic epinephrine auto-injector in 0.3 mg and 0.15 mg strengths.
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FDA Will Review New AUVI-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injector for Infants and Small Children
Kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Priority Review of its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for AUVI-Q 0.1 mg, the first known epinephrine auto-injector specifically designed for the treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions in infants and small children weighing 16.5 to 33 pounds.
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Food Allergy Advocates Meet With Senate About Epinephrine Auto-Injectors on Planes
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAFA) is working with like-minded groups and community members to find the best way to get epinephrine auto-injectors stocked on airplanes in the United States. Today, our government affairs representative, Mark Vieth, attended a Senate meeting on epinephrine auto-injectors on airplanes. This is a policy priority for AAFA and its food allergy division, Kids With Food Allergies.
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Mylan Kicks Off Second Year of Providing Free EpiPen® (Epinephrine) Auto-Injectors to U.S. Schools
This Back-to-School Season, Mylan Specialty L.P. Encourages People to be Better Prepared for a Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Mylan Specialty L.P., the fully integrated specialty...
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Re: What Are Your Options for Injectable Epinephrine Devices?
This blog post was updated in December 2018 to include information on the generic epinephrine auto-injector from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and the nasal spray from INSYS Therapeutics.
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Re: What Are Your Options for Injectable Epinephrine Devices?
This blog post was updated in July 2019 to include updated information on savings programs for AUVI-Q® and EpiPen®. It also includes information on the SYMJEPI™ pre-filled syringe from Sandoz.
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Teva Generic Equivalent of 0.15 mg EpiPen Jr® Is Now Available in the U.S.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced availability of the FDA-approved generic version of EpiPen Jr® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg, in the U.S. The product is available in most retail pharmacies, and the Wholesale Acquisition Cost is $300 for a 2-pack.
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Walgreens Locations Will Now Carry AUVI-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Walgreens and kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, are working together to improve access to epinephrine auto-injectors by making kaléo’s AUVI-Q® 0.15 mg and 0.3 mg available through Walgreens locations nationwide. This comes in an effort to help thousands of Americans with their epinephrine needs during the back to school season, as supply issues have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by other manufacturers.
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Warning Advisory: Some EpiPen Auto-Injectors May Not Readily Slide Out of Carrier
FDA is alerting patients, caregivers and health care professionals that the labels attached to some EpiPen 0.3mg and EpiPen Jr 0.15mg auto-injectors, and the authorized generic versions, may block access to the auto-injector and prevent the ability to easily access the product.
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What Are Your Options for Injectable Epinephrine Devices?
Epinephrine is a lifesaving medicine for people with severe allergies. It is important to discuss with your doctor about what is the most appropriate prescription for your family. You may also need to find out which options your insurance provider prefers. This will affect your out-of-pocket costs.
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What To Do If You Have Trouble Filling Your EpiPen® or Generic Epinephrine Prescription
UPDATE – What we know as of June 6, 2019: ♦ The FDA has extended the expiration dates of all lots of 0.3mg EpiPens® to help with the production delays and shortage. See new expiration dates. ♦ Mylan, distributor of EpiPen®, issued a new statement about the status of their supplies of epinephrine auto-injectors . If you are having trouble getting your EpiPen® prescription filled, you can call Mylan Customer Relations at 800-796-9526 for assistance in locating alternative pharmacies . Mylan...
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Will an EpiPen Auto-Injector That's Been Frozen Still Function?
If you are one of the millions of people in the U.S. who has a severe allergy and carries an epinephrine auto injector (EAI) you may have wondered if it will still work if it gets left in your car in winter and freezes. Turns out it will still work, according to new research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Windgap Medical Announces Partnership With ALK-Abelló for Its Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Windgap Medical, Inc. announced today that it has a strategic partnership with ALK-Abelló, A/S ("ALK") to commercialize the company's epinephrine autoinjector (EAI) for the treatment of anaphylactic shock.
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Auvi-Q Coming Back in February 2017 With New Affordable Program for Its Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Kaléo announces AUVI-Q returning to market 2/14 with pricing aimed at making its auto-injector affordable.
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Sanofi US Parts Ways with Auvi-Q® Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Sanofi recalled all Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) last year . The company issued this statement today. Sanofi US to Return Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) Rights to kalo Press Release BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi announced today that the license and development agreement between Sanofi and kalo, formerly Intelliject Inc., the developer of Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP), will terminate later this year. At that time, all U.S. and Canadian rights will...
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AAFA Applauds Walgreens and Kaléo Partnership, Increasing Patient Access to Life-Saving Epinephrine
Walgreens and kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, are working together to improve access to epinephrine auto-injectors by making kaléo’s AUVI-Q® available through Walgreens locations nationwide. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) applauds this effort to help thousands of Americans with their epinephrine needs during the back to school season, as supply issues have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by other manufacturers.
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AUVI-Q® Epinephrine Auto-Injector Coming Back in 2017
Kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today announced that it will reintroduce AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) auto-injector to the U.S. market in the first half of 2017. AUVI-Q is a prescription medicine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in people who are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic reactions.
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Auvi-Q Recall Update: What You Can Do Now
All Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injector devices were recalled on October 28, 2015. The reason for the recall of ALL Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injectors is "potentially inaccurate dosage delivery." This means that some of the devices may...
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Important News About Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
This content has been updated for 2014 and can be found here: http://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/commercially-available-epinephrine-auto-injectors-available-with-a-prescription-in-the-united-states-2014 Commercially Available...
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Re: Important News About Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
There will be 4 epinephrine auto injectors on the US market by the end of June - Adrenaclick, Auvi-Q, EpiPen and a generic of Adrenaclick.