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There was a thread recently (within the last year or so) about medications available in Spain and the cost at the pharmacy. This was related to people who needed to carry medications that had to be refrigerated and whether they were available in Spain I think. Below is a search engine for medications, but I don't know the name or brand of an Epipen in Spanish.
Whether you get it from Amazon Pharmacy, CVS, or another pharmacy you will need a prescription for the epi-pen.I wanted to have an Epi-pen in my kit, so I searched for low cost generic versions. I know nothing about this area (I'm not allergic but wanted to have one if someone needed it), so I'm concerned if these have a reduced dose, or a less effective medication:
They come in 2 doses - adult and child dosages. It is the same for name brand verses generic brand, as both have an adult and child dosage available. They are equally effective. But you still need a prescription regardless of where you buy (in the US). I would suggest just carrying diphenhydramine in case someone is having an allergic reaction - easy to buy over the counter and for some - it can help long enough to get someone to the hospital or for emergency response to arrive. There will always be those who must have the actual epipen right away - but usually those people will carry their own and they know they go anaphylactic pretty fast. For everyone else - the diphenhydramine may be enough to reduce the reaction long enough to get help. Of course - giving people any medication is always risky - unless you are a licensed medical provider.I wanted to have an Epi-pen in my kit, so I searched for low cost generic versions. I know nothing about this area (I'm not allergic but wanted to have one if someone needed it), so I'm concerned if these have a reduced dose, or a less effective medication:
Amazon Pharmacy: Epinephrine (Generic for Epipen, Auto-Injector)
Transfer your prescription for Epinephrine (Generic for Epipen, Auto-Injector) on Amazon Pharmacy. FREE SHIPPING for Prime members.pharmacy.amazon.com
Epipen Alternative | Epinephrine OTC | CVS Pharmacy
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Is a prescription required in Spain?I don't have first-hand experience since nobody in my family has any serious allergies, but I found this article, which confirms what I thought: the cost of an epi-pen in Spain is around €50.
Is a prescription required in Spain?
We carry epinephrine pens and they have been available in a generic version since 2018- https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-generic-version-epipenOn a recent thread by Derek Booth about procesional caterpillars these were posted to my comment:
#24 Damn, and I thought vipers, bees/wasps and the huge flies were what to look out for. Adding these predatory caterpillars to the growing list of critters to stay away from.#63 by Damien Reynolds Wasps important to look out for. Especially if you are like me, i didn't know I was allergic. Found out the hard way.#64 by Goyo Some folks shouldn’t take it, but Benadryl tablets have worked for me for just those kind of encounters. I, however, only have mild reactions to getting stung. A buddy of mine down in México carries an Epi-pen wherever he goes, as he now suffers from severe reactions to bee, wasp and hornet stings, and will go into anaphylactic shock without it. As his reactions got gradually worse with each sting, he went to an allergist who prescribed the jab for him.
Not wanting to hijack that thread, have posted this one.
I too am highly allergic to Hymenoptera stings (all of the above mentioned flying critters that may be easily encountered while walking). EpiPens in the US retail for over $600 for 2 pens which is the standard kit. The price will change based on one’s insurance plan. The phrase highway robbery comes to mind, but if one is highly allergic, seems it is a small price to pay to avoid dying on the road.
Does anyone know the price of epinephrIne emergency injectable in Spain?
I currently carry a self made kit of a salbutamol inhaler, diphenhydramine 50 mg, famotadine 20 mg, prednisone 40-60 mg for initial emergency response.
For people with a history of anaphylaxis an epi dual pen is the way to go.
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