MHRA consults on emergency adrenaline nasal sprays in schools

Published: 19 October 2026, 09:26 · Author: mcc.spm.media2@gmail.com

A teacher checks an emergency allergy kit in a UK classroom

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has opened an eight-week UK-wide consultation on allowing schools to keep spare adrenaline nasal sprays for children at risk of anaphylaxis. Schools can already hold spare adrenaline auto-injectors; the proposal would give them an additional option, not require them to stock a particular product.

Under the proposal, emergency adrenaline could still be given only to children known to be at risk and by appropriately trained staff. The consultation closes on 14 December 2026. Parents, carers, school staff and healthcare professionals can respond through the official consultation. A child’s prescribed medicine would remain separate from any school backup supply.