Epipen ??

[fernsjd41]

We have epi at the fire department I work at and we went away from the pen cause it was so expensive and expired before it ever got used. We can't even as EMTs give it to patients with out calling the hospital, with weight to get approval to use it. Only medics can give it. So I doubt you will be able to get it with out a  prescription.

[quadrafire]

Are they refillable?
Epi in a 50ml bottle is less than $0.25/ml

[fernsjd41]

No the pens are sealed and once the needle gets popped out you can't reset it.

[medic6]

important side note.  Each auto ejector epi pen has four doses in it.  Something you should know how to access, if you in fact are way out and need to re-dose or you screw up the first one.

[pianoman9701]

I've thought about getting one, as well. I stepped in a yellow jacket nest during an elk pack out and got stuck about 25 times. Since then, one sting really swells up. I would get the pen instead of the vial. Unless you're practiced in giving shots and where and how to inject it, the pen is much simpler.

[BNAElkhntr]

easy to get   I simply mentioned to my DR I was in the back country a lot  and I swelled up slightly last time I was stung The Dr gave me a script
I Then went here  https://www.epipen.com/ and got a coupon then combined with my insurance was then free.  I carry one injector in backpack other in Jeep

[Booner]

I  realize this is an old thread.

There are generic auto injectors available. I usually get the "Epipen" but may switch to the generic auto injectors when my current pens expire.

Ask your pharmacy if they carry them (Rite Aid does) then request the generic from your Doctor.

Not sure on the price but it's gotta be at least 50% less since you don't pay for the esthetically pleasing yellow ergo case with the "Epi" brand.


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