But experts say its eventual approval will be a game-changer for people with severe allergies.
My thoughts are shared by many members of the healthcare community, including emergency room doctors and allergists.
There are many people, especially younger patients, who have anxiety about the auto-injectors needle.
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EpiPens must be used appropriately, and can sometimes be cumbersome to carry.
What Is Anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxisis a whole-body severe immune reaction to an allergen.
Up to 5% of the U.S. population has experienced anaphylaxis at some point.
Its a one-time dose injector that uses a needle to deliver the fast-acting medication intramuscularly.
The needle can also poke the finger of the person administering it.
There are reports of hesitancy to administer epinephrine and delayed treatment because of needle-phobia, Patel said.
We have many staff members that are hesitant to be trained because they are scared of needles.
A nasal spray would eliminate a lot of those fears for both parents and staff.
When Will Neffy Be Available?
In a meeting in May, the FDA Pulmonary-Allergy Drug Advisory Committee recommended that the FDA approve neffy.
But the FDA Agency issued a Complete Response Letter in September.
A lower price point would also be beneficial for patients.
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