FUNDAPEN

FUNDAPEN 2 – How to get a free EpiPen

THE FACTS

• Available from Wednesday 9 February 2022.
• For prescriber-diagnosed allergy patients at risk of anaphylaxis
• 1 EpiPen® per eligible patient.
• The exclusive distributor is Queenstown Pharmacy (online = www.AllergyPharmacy.co.nz)
• Each recipient needs to receive training and education in the use of the EpiPen®, and management of their allergy to avoid anaphylaxis, from their prescriber.

Each prescribed EpiPen® will be dispensed directly to your patient’s postal address.

PROCESS

1. Establish that your patient is clinically eligible for FundaPen2.

2. Complete your patient’s prescription for an EpiPen® as usual.

3. Add the word “FundaPen2” clearly on the prescription.

4. Include your patient’s weight on the prescription so that the correct EpiPen® is dispensed.

To determine the correct dose please refer to the ASCIA guidelines https://allergy.org.au/images/ASCIA_HP_Guidelines_Acute_Management_Anaphylaxis_2021.pdf

5. Please email the completed prescription to: info@queenstownpharmacy.co.nz

6. Queenstown Pharmacy assesses that the prescription meets the FundaPen2 eligibility criteria and dispenses the EpiPen® to the patient’s address provided by the prescriber.

7. Please check your patient’s postal address is accurate - 10-day delivery time is normal

IMPORTANT

Once 3,355 FREE EpiPen® auto-injector pens have been dispensed from Queenstown Pharmacy, normal prescribing protocols, distribution, and fees apply.