A pharmacist may administer epinephrine or diphenhydramine by injection to treat a severe allergic reaction.

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The key idea is that pharmacists can respond to severe allergic reactions by giving injections of epinephrine (and diphenhydramine) under an approved protocol or standing order. This setup lets a pharmacist act quickly in a true emergency without needing a physician present at the moment of administration, as long as the protocol is followed and the pharmacist has appropriate training. Epinephrine is the life-saving first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, so enabling its use by qualified pharmacists helps reduce delays and improves outcomes. Diphenhydramine may be used as an adjunct per the protocol, but the core point is that the injection is permissible under a protocol that governs who may administer, how it's given, and how the patient is monitored.