Neffy, nasal spray alternative to EpiPen for allergic reactions, approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a nasal spray from ARS Pharmaceuticals as the first needle-free emergency treatment for a potentially deadly allergic reaction. The spray, sold under the brand name Nephi, is seen as an alternative to EpiPens and other auto-injectors filled with epinephrine, a life-saving drug used by people at risk […]
FDA approves epinephrine nasal spray, a needle-free alternative to EpiPen

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first needle-free alternative to EpiPen, a disposable epinephrine nasal spray for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. The agency said it approved ARS Pharmaceuticals’ Nefi for use in adult and pediatric patients weighing 30 kilograms (about 66 pounds) or more. Last year, the […]