Be Ready for Questions About EpiPen Shortages and Auvi-Q

October 2018

You'll see some relief from the epinephrine auto-injector shortage.

Expect spot shortages of epinephrine auto-injectors until at least late 2018...because of ongoing manufacturing delays.

To ease shortages, Health Canada will temporarily allow the import of Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injectors from the U.S...and Auvi-Q will be available for pharmacies to order through McKesson Canada.

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