About the Auvi-Q® (Epinephrine Injection, USP) Auto-Injector
For HealthFirst emergency medical kits
Starting in August 2018, HealthFirst will begin supplying emergency medical kits with Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injectors. Customers who keep their emergency medical kits up to date through HealthFirst’s Auto-Replenishment Service will also receive Auvi-Qs when their epinephrine auto-injectors approach expiration. Read more product information below.
Where to Place in Your Emergency Medical Kit
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SM Series
SM-Z
Mobile ACLS
How Auvi-Q is different
Auvi-Q provides electronic voice-guided instructions to assist people in administering an epinephrine injection. It also has a convenient pocket-sized shape and auto-retracting needle. This advanced design makes the Auvi-Q easy to use and easy to carry.
Why patients and caregivers prefer Auvi-Q
Most patients and caregivers in a recent study preferred the size, shape and method of instruction of Auvi-Q compared to the well-known EpiPen*. Plus, Auvi-Q is the #1 prescribed epinephrine auto-injector among allergists**.
Why did HealthFirst switch to Auvi-Q?
Due to recent national manufacturer drug shortages, the supply of epinephrine auto-injectors has been significantly limited, affecting patients and healthcare providers. With HealthFirst’s commitment to keeping emergency medical kits up to date and ready to use when required, we engaged with all manufacturers of epinephrine auto-injectors and determined the most reliable supply is with Auvi-Q.
* See https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24565484
** Based on IMS prescription data September 2017 to February 2018 (Auvi-Q 0.15 mg and 0.3 mg)