Anyone mixing antigens for allergy drops?

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Timims

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These are very effective! They have been used for decades in Europe. The fact that big pharma can't make lots of money on it has stopped it's approval. I us and my kids use without the would be in big trouble. Regular allergy medicine doesntwork as well and all the oeditricians want to to do is give ADHD medication. This therapy saved my kids period!

JenniferM422

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I mix SLIT for my job. I didnt even think to ask if it is legal or not. I work in NY. Good question.

T-Bird78

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SLIT, sublingual immunotherapy, is NOT a medication that would involve pharmaceutical intervention. I mixed SLIT and SCIT at my ENT/allergy practice. True, SLIT is not FDA approved and it's an off-labeled use, but it is in trials for approval. Insurance companies won't cover SLIT so pt is paying out of pocket. As far as coding, it's CPT 95099 and #of units (# of ml). Effectiveness has been proven for the duration of the drops but unsure of long-term; also better effectiveness with single-allergen versus multiple. The mixing is done very similar to SCIT mixing, using a different diluent and different amounts of the antigens versus SCIT.

lots2care4

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

Hello ladies/gents ... I just interviewed for a LPN position with an allergist/immunologist. One interesting aspect to this position was the need to learn how to mix allergen drops ... I questioned whether that would be within my scope of practice (New York state) and he replied, 'yes'. I, however, find that suspect. Does anyone on this forum know otherwise? Thanks in advance.

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