Epipen (epinephrine Usp) Auto-injector - Interim Order Allowing The Importation Of Auvi-q In Response To Shortages Of Epipen And Epipen Jr

EpiPen Recall Summary Health Canada has issued an interim order allowing the import of AUVI-Q (an alternative epinephrine auto-injector) into Canada due to shortages of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr products. This order addresses supply issues with the original EpiPen products across Canada. People who rely on EpiPen or EpiPen Jr for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions are affected by this shortage.

Reason
Product safety
Category
drug recall
Country
Canada
Agency
HC-DRUGS
Recall date
2018-08-29
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e769e48f-adb3-45d4-9b94-84bf2aa594a8