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HGP – Richmond-based Kaléo Makes Deal with Walgreens to Stock Allergic Reaction Injector for Infants and Toddlers
Kaléo’s Auvi-Q is an automatic injector used to treat serious allergic reactions, and Kaléo has the only device approved by the FDA for small children.
A shortage of the drug has been caused by manufacturing delays at the plant that produces EpiPens, the most widely used product for bee stings and food allergies. The shortage has lasted more than a year and is expected to continue for the coming months.
The Kaléo device is free for patients who have insurance, according to a news release announcing the partnership on Thursday.
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