EpiPens for Schools
The CDPH Office of School Health, in partnership with the California Department of Education, has issued a statewide standing order for the distribution and administration of Epinephrine auto-injectors in all California Schools. This standing order is signed by the CA Public Health Officer, so no additional physician signature is required.
Epinephrine treats anaphylaxis which is a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction. This standing order can be used similar to a prescription with these 3 simple steps:
- Complete an online application
- An Epinephrine order is instantly generated
- This standing order can be used at EpiPen4Schools to receive up to four free auto-injectors
It authorizes regular and/or junior autoinjectors depending on school type.
This standing order can also be taken to any California pharmacy to obtain auto-injectors at your own cost.
Training standards are available at CDE.
Who is Eligible?
- Schools (Public, Charter or Private)
- School Districts
- County Offices of Education
Questions
- Email SafeSchoolsTeam@cdph.ca.gov
- Visit https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/Pages/Office-of-School-Health.aspx
CDPH Standing Order Site: http://standingorders.cdph.ca.gov/