neffy® in schools and childcare

Can a school or children's service have neffy® as their general use adrenaline device?

Currently neffy® is only available on private prescription so schools and children’s services cannot purchase it over the counter as their general use adrenaline device. Once neffy® is available over the counter, schools and…

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Can OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) refuse to accept neffy® as a students’ adrenaline device? 

No, OSHC cannot refuse, however it may take time for staff to complete anaphylaxis training that includes how to use neffy®. 

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Can a children’s service such as childcare, refuse to accept a neffy® device provided by the parent of the child it is prescribed for? 

Most children in childcare will not fit the age and weight limits for neffy® (1mg: for children 4 years and over who weigh 15kg to less than 30kg). However, if the child is prescribed neffy®, the childcare cannot refuse to have the device. It…

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Can a school refuse to accept a neffy® device provided by the parent of the student it is prescribed for? 

No, the school cannot refuse, however it may take time for staff to complete anaphylaxis training that includes how to use neffy®. 

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