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Duelling adrenaline autoinjectors

Dr Linda Calabresi

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Dr Linda Calabresi

GP; Medical Editor, Healthed

Dr Linda Calabresi
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The arrival of a new adrenaline autoinjector on the PBS has a significant proportion of Australian GPs concerned about possible confusion and mistakes being made when using the devices to treat anaphylaxis.

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