I just went to get my son’s Epi-pen prescription refilled and was told they’re out of stock due to a “national shortage.” ...is this actually a thing???
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Replying to @AshaRangappa_
My dr told me not to worry about exp dates on my epi pens. I no longer have insurance so I carry my expired one with me.
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Replying to @drenskee @AshaRangappa_
Same w/ my dr. She said even an expired one is better than none at all, as long as the liquid hasn't turned brown. If it's clear, I still keep it as backup backup backup.
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Hearing your tweet and the prior one is sad and maddening. No one should have to check to see if their medicine has turned brown.
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Replying to @dan_carmell @ymasumac and
It is sickening and maddening, agreed. An expired epipen is better than no epipen in a life saving emergency, though. People should keep expired ones on hand until they have enough new ones to cover emergencies.
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Replying to @bullock_bear @dan_carmell and
I travel often, and frequently to far-reaching parts of the globe where I'm 24 hours away from the nearest hospital, out in the wilderness. I carry at least two Epipens that haven't expired, and two more expired ones, just in case. I'm prone to random fits of anaphylaxis, so...
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Stay safe friend
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