Epinephrine autoinjector prescribing following anaphylaxis presentation to the emergency department.

Guidelines recommend patients with anaphylaxis are prescribed epinephrine autoinjectors (EAI), carry the EAI with them, and are referred to an allergist. There also are barriers to EAI administration, such as acquiring the medication, having it available, recognizing when to use it, and administering it appropriately. The objective was to describe how often patients with anaphylaxis discharged from the emergency department (ED) receive an EAI prescription and allergist referral; also, to assess the frequency of EAI pick-up by the patient from the outpatient pharmacy, out-of-pocket cost, change in EAI device during dispensing, and if patient training on EAI use and allergist follow-up occurred.