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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Épi pens don’t really expire (according to a pharmacist friend) so keep the old ones until you can get enough new ones to replace them. [/quote]

Not true.  Just got one from CVS and it says it expires December 2024. [/quote]

PP in school health and as  another PP said, schools will not accept (store) an expired Epi Pen and on the odd chance (and it’s happened) that an expired Epi is administered by a trained nurse or health aide/tech, this act is considered a “med error” with mandatory follow-up documentation and even disciplinary actions from your supervisor.

Would I administer an expired epi to my own DC? Yes if that’s the only option I have. Not doing it in school setting, at least purposefully.

I gave my DC expired Benadryl after delivering epinephrine. Rescue squad berated me for dosing her with expired Benadryl only because they contended it was ineffective.

Pro tips: NEVER rely upon Benadryl during suspected anaphylaxis, ever. NEVER transport anyone who’s been given an epi pen. Always call 911.[/quote]

Rescue squad needs to stick to their job, which doesn’t include berating parents or passing out misinformation. [/quote]

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