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This is HUGE for kids. Nasal spray as a delivery method is a big step up from needles, the shelf life is much longer, it's less susceptible to high/low temperatures, and if the promotional pricing is accurate, it's cheaper than EpiPens and Auvi-Q (which talks you through the injection procedure).

I wouldn't be surprised, though, if insurers continue to push generic epinephine injectors ($15-$30) merely from a cost perspective.

swecaOP

Hmm... Canada had something like Auvi-Q called Allerject but it was recalled due to mechanical malfunctions.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/epipen-shortage-canada-1.3296...

It's available again, I have two that I bought this year.

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