http://www.naco.org/articles/new-king-county-wash-ems-protocol-treat-allergic-reactions-saves-money
King County, Wash. Emergency Services developed Epi Kits, a cheaper way to treat someone having a servere allergic reaction than epi-pens, epinephrine auto-injectors, that can sell for as much as $600 for a two-pack. Epi Kits cost less than $20 apiece.