Millions of people are having a hard time finding an EpiPen. The auto-injectors used to save lives when someone has an allergic reaction to things like peanuts or bee stings.
The Food and Drug Administration says there are temporary spot shortages of the drug used to treat severe allergic reactions to things like peanuts and bee stings.
It's still possible to get an EpiPen, but it might take a little longer.
There are things you can do in the meantime. Doctors say check the expiration date of your current device. Start the process of getting a new one now if it's about to expire.
You can also get a different epinephrine auto-injector. There's no shortage of the Auvi-Q device and it contains the same medication as an EpiPen.
If you switch to the Auvi-Q, make sure you're familiar with how it works. Different devices work in slightly different ways and an emergency is the worst time to figure that out.
There is also a shortage of another brand of epinephrine called Adrenaclick. The manufacturer blames supply and distribution issues.
