This is where we sell our needles and their accessories. They’re traditionally known as ‘insulin needles’, however, they’re designed to be universal, meaning they can be used as:
We also stock sharps bins and pre-injection swabs, ensuring you can maximise the safety and effectiveness of your injections.
Here’s where you can learn everything you need to know about using insulin needles for Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic.
Note: We will refer to Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic pen needles interchangeably throughout the FAQs
Pen needles are sterile, disposable needles used with injector pens (like those used for Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic) to administer medication subcutaneously (just under the skin). They are crucial for safe, effective injection, ensuring the correct dose is delivered with minimal pain or discomfort.
No, even despite being universal across pens. Mounjaro pen needles come in various lengths and gauges (thicknesses). The appropriate needle length and gauge depend on individual factors like body type and injection site (where on the body), and your healthcare provider will advise on the needle most suitable for you. Make sure to use the correct size to ensure the medication is delivered to the subcutaneous tissue and not too deeply into the muscle.
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Wegovy pen needles are designed for single use only. Reusing needles can lead to several problems, including:
Note: Always refer to the specific instructions provided with your specific pen and pen needles for detailed steps.
Yes, you need to remove any sort of Mounjaro pen needle immediately after each injection. As stated in all GLP-1 agonist storage guidelines, “Remove the needle post-injection; otherwise, you might risk infections.” Removing the needle also prevents air from entering the pen and medication from leaking out, ensuring proper dosing and hygiene.
Pre-injection swabs generally take the form of alcohol wipes and are used to clean the injection site on your skin before administering the medication. This helps to reduce the risk of infection by removing bacteria from the skin’s surface.
No, pre-injection swabs are for single use only. Once used, they are no longer clean and sterile, meaning they have to be discarded.
Sharps bins (also known as a sharps container) are specially designed, puncture-resistant containers used for the safe disposal of “sharps” – items that can cut or puncture, such as used pen needles, lancets and syringes. They protect you, your family and waste disposal workers from accidental sticks and potential infections.
Immediately after removing the needle from your pen, carefully place the entire needle (with its protective cap if it has one, but ideally directly into the bin) into the sharps bin. Make sure the needle points downwards and does not stick out of the opening. Do not try to recap, bend, or break needles as this will increase the risk of a needle stick injury.
Once you’ve filled the sharps bin carefully enough, you should dispose of it from your home in one of the following ways:
You should never dispose of sharps bins in typical waste bins or recycling bins. If in doubt, check with your local council, authority or healthcare providers for specific disposal guidelines.
You can typically obtain sharps bins from pharmacies, healthcare providers or medical supply stores. As you can see, we stock Needles, Swabs and Sharps bins here at the Virtual Slimming Clinic.
If you experience a needle stick injury:
Quanta Healthcare Ltd T/A
The Virtual Slimming Clinic
Company Reg: 15258555
85 Great Portland Street First
Floor
London W1W 7LT
Primed Pharmacy
40-42 Main Road,
Denholme,
BD13 4BL
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Superintendent Pharmacist:
Shahid Mahmood
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