I don't think I have found all of the information in one place on using peptide pens aka insulin pens. I thought it might be useful for someone out there to have this.
Using an insulin cartridge pen you first need to fill the cartridge with your peptide. That then is inserted into the pen itself. After you load the cartridge, for each injection you will need to add a needle to the end. You then use the dial on the side of the pen to select how many units you want to give. When you are ready to give the injection you push the part of the pen where you dialed your dose.
Why I love this method:
Instructions on filling the cartridge:
It is much easier to see than to try to describe. This is a great video.
Instructions on adding the filled cartridge to the pen:
Where I bought my pen:
AliExpress for about $17. There are numerous suppliers on AliExpress selling these. If you want to buy domestic there are people re-selling these. I am sure google can help you there or maybe others have suggestions.
Needles I bought:
You will also need needles - I preferred a 5mm length but there are also 4mm and 8 mm.
Cartridges:
Are one time use. Current best price I could find for a pack of 10 or 20.
Reconstituting syringe:
Also you will need syringes for reconstituting. I prefer 3 ml syringes - gauge and needle size does not matter very much imho. I get whatevermy work has available I can find from other sources.
Using an insulin cartridge pen you first need to fill the cartridge with your peptide. That then is inserted into the pen itself. After you load the cartridge, for each injection you will need to add a needle to the end. You then use the dial on the side of the pen to select how many units you want to give. When you are ready to give the injection you push the part of the pen where you dialed your dose.
Why I love this method:
- You are not injecting yourself with the same needle that you just used to draw up your dose - something I absolutely HATE doing and refuse to do if at all possible.
- Drawing up units has less room for error.
It is much easier to see than to try to describe. This is a great video.
Instructions on adding the filled cartridge to the pen:
Where I bought my pen:
AliExpress for about $17. There are numerous suppliers on AliExpress selling these. If you want to buy domestic there are people re-selling these. I am sure google can help you there or maybe others have suggestions.
Needles I bought:
You will also need needles - I preferred a 5mm length but there are also 4mm and 8 mm.
Cartridges:
Are one time use. Current best price I could find for a pack of 10 or 20.
Reconstituting syringe:
Also you will need syringes for reconstituting. I prefer 3 ml syringes - gauge and needle size does not matter very much imho. I get whatever
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