Health alert issued for EpiPens following problems with expiry dates.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration have issued an alert on a small batch of EpiPens, following discrepancies between listed batch numbers and the expiry dates on the devices.

In a statement on their website, the TGA said, “A small number of reports have been received of discrepancies being noted between the batch numbers and expiry dates on EpiPen Adrenaline Auto-Injector cartons and the batch numbers and expiry dates on the EpiPen devices inside the cartons. The reports have come from pharmacies in a small area of Victoria.”

"As a precautionary measure the product's sponsor, Alphapharm, in consultation with the TGA is urging users of EpiPen Adrenaline Auto-Injectors to check that the expiry date on each EpiPen device is the same as that on the carton, along with a timely reminder that EpiPen devices must not be used beyond the expiry date."

The TGA recommends that you should check the expiry date on each EpiPen device and compare it with information on the carton. If the dates don't match, return the device to the place of purchase. EpiPens that have expired must not be used.

Contact Alphapharm by telephone on 07 3000 6258 or 07 3000 6294 or email product.complaints@alphapharm.com.au if you require additional information.