Epinephrine Choices & Features
- Contact your health insurance provider for prescription coverage details. If you do not have prescription coverage, call or visit manufacturer websites for patient assistance information.
- Check your prescription before leaving the pharmacy to verify the correct device was dispensed and check expiration dates.
- This comparison is for informational purposes only, contact the manufacturer for the most recent information and recalls.
- Click light blue text below for links to resources (links underlined in PDF).
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
KALEO'S AUVI-Q®
Website: www.auvi-q.com Dosage: 0.1 mg/0.15 mg/0.3 mg Hold time: 2 seconds Needle: Retracts after injection Trainer: Included in prescription Savings Program: $25/set program fee for commercially insured; download form for direct delivery service or find a participating Walgreen's Pharmacy for in-store pickup Patient Assistance Program: If government or no insurance, call 1-877-30-AUVIQ for eligibility based on income Other offerings: Instructional video; Auvi-Q for Schools Program |
AMNEAL'S IMPAX
Website: epinephrineautoinject.com Dosage: 0.15 mg/0.3 mg Hold time: 10 seconds Needle: Not covered after injection Trainer: Not included in prescription; Order free trainers on website Savings Card: Up to $10 off per pack for commercially insured Patient Assistance Program: $109.99 at participating CVS Pharmacies Other offerings: Instructions for use (instructional video not working on manufacturer website) Impax is the generic for Adrenaclick®. Adrenaclick® is no longer being made.
**Click here for important safety information regarding Amneal/Impax Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injector 0.3 device malfunctions. **
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MYLAN'S EPIPEN®
Website: www.epipen.com Dosage: 0.15 mg/0.3 mg Hold time: 3 seconds Needle: Covered after injection Trainer: Included in prescription Savings Card: Up to $300 off per carton, max 6 cartons, for commercially insured Patient Assistance Program: If government or no insurance, visit website for eligibility & to download form Other offerings: Expiration reminders; Instructional video |
MYLAN'S GENERIC
Website: www.epipen.com Dosage: 0.15 mg/0.3 mg Hold time: 3 seconds Needle: Covered after injection Trainer: Included in prescription Savings Card: Up to $25 off, max 3 cartons, for commercially insured Patient Assistance Program: Not for generic; See patient assistance program for EpiPen® brand Other offerings: Refill reminders; Instructional video |
**Mylan's brand & generic devices are identical.**
Mylan does not always update savings cards in a timely manner. Patients may still use expired coupons at most pharmacies. If the pharmacy will not accept it, contact Mylan's customer service.
**Refer to Mylan's website for information regarding extended expiration dates for select lots of EpiPen 0.3mg auto-injectors and a notice of precautionary handling instructions for certain Mylan epinephrine auto-injectors to ensure they easily slide out of their carrier tubes. **
TEVA'S GENERIC
Website: www.tevaepinephrine.com
Dosage: 0.15 mg/0.3 mg
Hold time: 3 seconds
Needle: Covered after injection
Trainer: Included in prescription
Savings Card: Up to $30 off, max 3 cartons, for commercially insured
Patient Assistance Program: Not available from Teva; Teva provides a list of patient assistance programs that may be able to assist patients financially.
Other offerings: Refill reminders; Instructional video
Website: www.tevaepinephrine.com
Dosage: 0.15 mg/0.3 mg
Hold time: 3 seconds
Needle: Covered after injection
Trainer: Included in prescription
Savings Card: Up to $30 off, max 3 cartons, for commercially insured
Patient Assistance Program: Not available from Teva; Teva provides a list of patient assistance programs that may be able to assist patients financially.
Other offerings: Refill reminders; Instructional video