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NSU Researcher Invents Sublingual Epinephrine Tablet to Replace EpiPen

Multiple Media Outlets Covered Story on New Creation

Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji, B. Pharm. (Hon.), Ph.D., is the associate professor at NSU's College of Pharmacy

Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji, B. Pharm. (Hon.), Ph.D., NSU pharmaceutical researcher

The debate over the expense associated with EpiPens® may be coming to a halt, thanks to pharmaceutical researcher and Associate Professor at NSU’s College of Pharmacy Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji, B. Pharm. (Hon.), Ph.D.

Several media outlets featured Rawas-Qalaji’s new oral method for patients to receive epinephrine. Generally, the benefits of the drug aren’t seen when ingested, which is why most patients carry around the pen; however, Rawas-Qalaji developed a tablet that will allow the drug to work quickly and effectively.

 

  • Click HERE to read an article on CNBC.
  • Click HERE to read an article in Popular Science.
  • Click HERE to read an article in Digital Trends.
  • Click HERE to view story on WPLG – Ch. 10 Miami