New guidance on the use of lifesaving adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)
Published: 21 June 2023
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has shared new guidance to highlight the latest safety advice on the steps to take during anaphylaxis. This new guidance includes an easy step-by-step guide on what to do in an emergency and provides updated advice on body positioning.
The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM), the independent body that advises the government on the safety, efficacy and quality of healthcare products, formed the Adrenaline Auto-injector Expert Working Group (AAI EWG), to provide advice and guidance to better inform patients, healthcare professionals and the wider public about the importance and life-saving potential of AAIs.
The MHRA has collaborated with allergy awareness advocates to share an easy step-by-step infographic guide and video outlining the latest advice from the CHM’s working group on the safe and effective use of AAIs.
The RPS Pharmacy Guide for Adrenaline Auto-injectors has been updated to reflect the new guidance.
Further information can be found in the links below: