Where does the EpiPen & EpiPen Jr auto-injector technology come from?
Auto-injectors were initially developed for the military to deliver antidotes in the event of poison gas attack. They are ideal for this because of the need for a fast and easy method of providing life-saving medication in a high-stress situation. Similar auto-injector systems were also used with other drugs as part of the NASA Manned Space Flight Program. The EpiPen auto-injector was designed to provide a simple, quick self-injection of epinephrine during an acute allergic reaction. Does the EpiPen & EpiPen Jr auto-injector expire and what do I do if it does? As with any medication, the EpiPen auto-injector does have an expiration date, which is printed directly on the unit. When you first get your Epi Pen auto-injector, be sure to register it in the EpiPen Replacement Reminder Program. An enrollment form is included in each package. When you enroll in the EpiPen Replacement Reminder Program, we will notify you one month before the expiration date so that you can get a prescription fo
