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EpiPens & Anaphylaxis Kits

AAIs are manufactured with a short use by date due to the nature of the product. If you wish to clarify the use by dates of our existing stock before placing your order please contact our sales department on 0800 358 0085.

Since 1 October 2017 the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017 has allowed primary and secondary schools to buy adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) devices without a prescription, for emergency use on children who are at risk of anaphylaxis but their own device is not available or not working (e.g. because it is broken, or out-of-date).

Schools are not required to hold an AAI - this is a discretionary power enabling schools to do this if they wish. Schools which choose to keep an emergency AAI should establish a policy or protocol for the use of the emergency AAI based on this guidance.

Please note that we cannot accept returns on pharmaceutical products. There may be a 4-7 day delivery time on these products, please contact us by phoning 0800 358 0085 or email us at sales@eurekadirect.co.uk for more information regarding your order.

NEW temperature controlled packaging means no more delays to despatching your pharmaceuticals in extreme weather. See below for more information.

EpiPens and Anaphylaxis Kits In Schools

The Human Medicines Regulations 2017 has allowed primary and secondary schools to buy adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) devices without a prescription, for emergency use on children who are at risk of anaphylaxis but their own device is not available or not working (e.g. because it is broken, or out-of-date).

Since 2017 we have been trusted to supply thousands of UK Schools with EpiPens and Jext branded Adrenaline Injectors, along with kits and accessories for the correct storage, signposting, logging, maintenance, disposal and usage information, expressly to meet relevant Department for Education guidance.

We supply EpiPens and other adrenaline injectors in innovative and sustainable temperature controlled packaging to ensure there is minimal delay in receiving emergency pharmaceuticals, with most orders received next working day.

The number of pupils with allergies or prescribed different types of AAI can vary each year. Our straightforward service facilitates schools to easily order how many pens they need, when they need them, at the same time as other essential supplies.

Please note that AAIs are manufactured with a short use by date due to the nature of the adrenaline within. If you wish to clarify the use by dates of our existing stock before placing your order, please contact our sales department on 0800 358 0085.

Orders for EpiPens and Anaphylaxis Kits must be signed by the Headteacher or Principal. We have made the process as easy as possible to ensure there is no barrier to ordering, and no delay in receiving your supplies.

Fill out our simply AAI supply form either online or download it and scan/email it sales@eurekadirect.co.uk – alternatively phone us on 0800 358 0085 to place your order. Remember, we offer UK schools instant credit.

Why Your School Should Provide Anaphylaxis Kits

There are 26,000 hospital admissions every year in the UK due to anaphylaxis. It is a serious allergic reaction that can be life-threatening and require immediate treatment.

Some studies estimate that 40-50% of allergy sufferers do not carry their EpiPen or AAI device on them regularly, despite having a prescription for it.
Many sufferers of anaphylaxis are unaware of a severe allergy until it happens.

Providing back-up or emergency supply of devices on your premises is a simple step to take which could save lives.

Save Lives & Money With Eureka!

Buying emergency devices as and when required is a great way to keep costs down whilst ensuring your school still has adequate lifesaving provisions should an emergency occur. The numbers of pupils at risk of anaphylaxis can vary significantly across schools, and change each year. As such, so does the ‘right’ number of backup or emergency devices that may be needed at any one time. Our low prices and fast, free delivery help every school remain agile with the amount of devices they hold without overspending. For this reason, many schools choose to manage their emergency stocks by buying in this way – we’ve supplied over 10,000 UK schools with emergency medical supplies.

Signposting Adrenaline Injectors and Anaphylaxis Kits

As with all first aid and emergency medical supplies, Adrenaline Injectors should be properly signposted with compliant and universally recognised signage.

Signage for first aid and medical supplies is classed as safe condition signage, and should be green with white text and a first aid cross to be compliant with ISO standards and Health and Safety (Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

Our compliant signage is available separately or provided in various kits and starter packs.

Storage For EpiPens and Adrenaline Injectors

Our range of points, boxes and signage make it easy to store AAIs in a compliant way in line with the Department for Education guidance. It is important to ensure that AAIs are not 'locked' away.

"Schools should ensure that all AAI devices – including those belonging to a younger child, and any spare AAI in the Emergency kit – are kept in a safe and suitably central location: for example, the school office or staffroom to which all staff have access at all times, but in which the AAI is out of the reach and sight of children. They must not be locked away in a cupboard or an office where access is restricted. Schools should ensure that AAIs are accessible and available for use at all times, and not located more than 5 minutes away from where they may be needed. In larger schools, it may be prudent to locate a kit near the central dining area and another near the playground; more than one kit may be needed."

Brands of Adrenaline Injector

The Department for Education state:

"Schools are advised to hold an appropriate quantity of a single brand of AAI device to avoid confusion in administration and training. Where all pupils are prescribed the same device, the school should obtain the same brand for the spare AAI. If two or more brands are currently held by the school, the school may wish to purchase the brand most commonly prescribed to its pupils"

EpiPens are currently the most dominant brand of AAI in the UK (hence why many people know AAI's as 'EpiPens'), however we also offer Jext devices to enable schools to make an appropriate brand choice for their school.

Achieving Good Practice with Eureka

Shop AAI Storage Points & Cabinets

We have developed accessories and kits to expressly meet Department for Education guidance. Firstly with our range of anaphylaxis kits and also with our companion range of inhaler kits, which it recommends are stored alongside anaphylaxis kits.

The Department for Education state:

"It is good practice for schools holding spare AAIs to store these as part of an emergency anaphylaxis kit which should include:

1 or more AAI(s)
Instructions on how to use the device(s)
Instructions on storage of the AAI device(s)
Manufacturer’s information
A checklist of injectors, identified by their batch number and expiry date with monthly checks recorded
A note of the arrangements for replacing the injectors
A list of pupils to whom the AAI can be administered
An administration record

Schools might like to keep the emergency kit together with an "emergency asthma inhaler kit" (containing a salbutamol inhaler device and spacer). Many food-allergic children also have asthma, and asthma is a common symptom during food-induced anaphylaxis."

– Department for Education: Guidance on the use of adrenaline auto-injectors in schools

The number of pupils with allergies or prescribed different types of AAI can vary each year, so it's important to remain dynamic with your schools' plans to ensure they’re appropriate.

Important information about allergic reactions

Anaphylaxis is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction - it can be fatal if treatment is not given quickly.

Since 1st October 2017, the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017 have allowed primary and secondary schools to buy adrenaline auto-injector (AAl) devices without a prescription, upon receipt of a signed order form from the head teacher.

Anaphylaxis tends to occur straight after coming into contact with a trigger, however it can occur a few hours later. Different people have different triggers.

Common triggers include:

Food

Peanuts, eggs, seafood

Medicines

Penicillin

Insects

Bee or wasp stings

AAls are highly intuitive and easy to use devices used for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.

Different brands of AAls are used in different ways. You MUST follow the instructions provided with your auto-injector.

"In the context of supplying schools with AAIs for use in an emergency setting, using these same age-based criteria avoids the need for multiple devices/ doses, thus reducing the potential for confusion in an emergency. Schools should consider the ages of their pupils at risk of anaphylaxis, when deciding which doses to obtain as the spare AAI."

– Department for Education: Guidance on the use of adrenaline auto-injectors in schools

NEW! Pharmaceutical Packaging

No more delays to despatching pharmaceutical items

As part of our licence to distribute pharmaceutical products, we must ensure that pharmaceuticals are not stored in temperatures below 8° or above 25° at any time, including when in transit. We store pharmaceuticals in a specialist temperature-controlled room, but are unable to guarantee temperatures once goods have been despatched. This can cause delays to despatching orders in the winter, when overnight temperatures are often sub-zero, or on hot days in the summer. This is far from ideal given the essential nature of products like back up Adrenaline Injectors and Inhalers for schools.

Temperature controlled packaging is often very expensive and would typically result in significant costs to be passed on. However, as part of our commitment to serve our customers as best as we can, we have found a new innovative solution which enables us to promptly despatch pharmaceutical orders in almost any external conditions AND does not cost our customers a penny more!

Our new packaging for pharmaceutical products is as sustainable as it is effective. It is made using a combination of 100% pure natural sheep wool fibres, and a compostable and biodegradable outer. The packaging ensures that pharmaceuticals are insulated when external temperatures are cold and chilled when the weather is warm, all the way from our warehouse until being delivered to your door.

Why Buy School EpiPens & Anaphylaxis Kits From Eureka?

Order exactly what your school needs, when you need it, along with other essential school supplies. The number of pupils with allergies or prescribed different types of AAI can vary each year, so it’s important to remain dynamic with your schools’ plans

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