For at Home instructions, follow the below instructions to ensure correct
injection site and technique.
- Cleanliness: Wash hands thoroughly and clean site before administering the injections
- Injection Sites: Rotate sites with each injection to avoid irritation and to ensure your medicine absorbs well.
- Abdomen - below your ribs, above your hip, at least 2 inches away from your belly button
- Thigh – outer side of upper thigh
- Upper Arm – at least 3 inches below your shoulder and 3 inches above your elbow on the back side of your arm
- Needle Insertion: Use a 45- or 90-degree angle, pinch the skin and insert the needle quickly.
- Injection Technique: Inject medication slowly and steadily.
- Needle Disposal: Dispose of needle in a sharp’s container or hard plastic container. May return to your provider for proper waste management.