Simponi recall will lead to auto-injector shortage for a while

There has been a problem where the Simponi autoinjector pens are made. According to this news release there may be a shortage of the autoinjector pens. There should be no shortage of the pre-filled syringes so those taking Simponi can still get it.

http://www.arthritistoday.org/news/simponi-medication-recall119.php

Just went to get my Simponi refilled today. No autoinjector pens. Now the pharmacy is ordering the prefilled syringe. The tech said my insurance only authorizes the autoinjector pens, so she has to get an okay from them to do a substitution.

If you take Simponi you might want to get you refill order in early in case there are issues getting it or making a substitution.