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Q: Prescriptions needed for epipens

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 25th, 2008

I have always been allergic to bee stings, and have controlled it by avoidance, with the last time being stung 13 yrs ago. But now i am starting to work in remote settings and feel to ensure safety, that an epipen is the best measure i can take to ensure my safety.
Do i need to see a doctor and get a prescription to collect an epipen from a pharmacy, or can i just buy one from a pharmacy without a prescription?
Also are there different brands, or just one generic brand?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 28th, 2008

Allergies Answer A4469

In Europe and the USA “EpiPens” can be bought from a pharmacy only with a doctor’s prescription. Probably in Canada you don’t need a prescription. Other brand names for epinephrine (adrenaline) are “Twinject” and “Tubex”.

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