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Committee considers bills to expand permitted epinephrine delivery systems in schools
Summary
Lawmakers and health advocates discussed a package of bills to let schools and other authorized entities obtain newer FDA‑approved epinephrine delivery systems — including nasal spray and sublingual film — to address shelf life, temperature sensitivity and supply risks; school nurses and associations testified in support.
The House Education and Workforce Committee considered a package of bills (HB 50‑49, HB 50‑50 and HB 50‑51 through 50‑54) that would update Michigan law permitting authorized entities such as schools, first responders and camps to obtain and use epinephrine auto‑injectors so the statute also permits newer FDA‑approved delivery systems.
Sponsors said the change would allow options such as a nasal spray (Nephi) and a sublingual film (ANIFILM, pending approval), which may offer longer shelf life and…
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