This page is for patients precribed adrenaline auto-injectors (often called epipens) for the treatment of severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can happen very quickly and can be life-threatening. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips or throat, dizziness, or a widespread rash, and it requires immediate treatment with an adrenaline and urgent medical attention.
You have been prescribed either an EpiPen or a Jext auto-injectors. You need to always have TWO and these must be carried with you at ALL times. You can request these via your NHS app. All children need to provide an up to date weight every year so we can ensure we prescribe the correct dose.
These injections often have a limited shelf life. Please make a note of the expiry date and request a repeat prescription well in advance to avoid running out.
It is important that you feel confident using your adrenaline auto-injector correctly. Please click on the relevant link below for instructions specific to the device you have been prescribed.
Click here for EpiPen
Click here for Jext
Please take the time to read the instructions of using your auto-injector properly and how to treat an anaphylaxis reaction. This could save your life. Share this with friends and family as if you are too ill to inject yourself it may be them saving your life.
