Australian Clinical Society of Allergy and Immunology has just informed Allergists that Mylan (who distrubitue Epipens) has announced a shortage of EpiPen® 300mcg adrenaline (epinephrine) autoinjectors. Supply of EpiPen® Jr 150mcg adrenaline (epinephrine) autoinjectors is unaffected. Stock is expected to be available in pharmacies from mid-February 2018. A process has been put in place by Mylan[…]
Spring is well and truly here, and for most people with allergic rhinitis (hayfever), symptoms are manageable and do not significantly interfere with one’s quality of life. However there are some who have more severe, debilitating symptoms requiring medications on a regular basis to control their symptoms. In Australia, the two commonest triggers of allergic[…]
Novalac Allergy formula (a hydrolysed rice based formula), which is suitable for infants with a cow milk based allergy (IgE or non-IgE) from 0-12 months, has been very popular; to the extent that many families have now found it difficult to source it from pharmacies. This formula does not need a script. I have contacted[…]
Supply of EpiPen® Jr with 30 November 2017 expiry during temporary shortage Mylan Australia (which supplies EpiPens in Australia) is experiencing a temporary shortage of EpiPen® Jr 150mcg adrenaline (epinephrine) autoinjectors. This supply disruption is due to an unforeseen delay in supply from the overseas manufacturer. Mylan expects stock to be available mid-to-late November[…]