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Hello! why do doctors only prescribe "epi-pen"? versus another brand of auto-injector?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Most dependable: There was a device which was much easier to do but has since been taken off the market due to inconsistent dosing. Thus we are left with mainly EpiPen (epinephrine) at least for now.

Answered 6/28/2016

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A member asked:

Hello! why do doctors only prescribe "epi-pen"? versus another brand of auto-injector?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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