Allergic Emergencies
Ensure when prescribing an Adrenaline Autoinjector that patients are given the most recent advice on how to treat an allergic emergency Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs): new guidance and resources for safe use - GOV.UK, and are signposted to the patient video within this document 'The correct use of your adrenaline auto-injector'.
Drug Safety Update
June 2023: Adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs): new guidance and resources for safe use
November 2021: Adrenaline auto-injectors: reminder for prescribers to support safe and effective use
August 2017: Adrenaline auto-injector - it is recommended that 2 adrenaline auto-injectors are prescribed and both carried at all times
December 2014: Adrenaline auto-injector advice for patients
Local Guidance
Please refer to the Kent and Medway CCG guidance on Prescribing of Adrenaline Auto Injectors
Auto-injectors should be prescribed by brand as administration method may vary. Ensure the patient is trained for the device supplied.
The intramuscular route is the first choice route for the administration of adrenaline in an allergic emergency.
Dose of IM adrenaline for children over 12 years and adults for administration by a health care professional is 500 micrograms
Lower dose of 300 micrograms IM is recommended for self administration.
The dose can be repeated if necessary at 5 minute intervals.
See BNF and local guidance above for further information.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 pre-filled disposable injection | £60.69 |
| 2 pre-filled disposable injection | £121.38 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 pre-filled disposable injection | £60.69 |
| 2 pre-filled disposable injection | £121.38 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 pre-filled disposable injection | £60.69 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 pre-filled disposable injection | £60.69 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 pre-filled disposable injection |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 pre-filled disposable injection | £25.99 |