Equipment
Giving a subcutaneous injection:
- Syringe with pre-attached needle (Use the needle size and length prescribed by the doctor)
- Alcohol swabs
- Vial(s) of medicine
- Plastic disposal container or sharps box which you can buy at a local drug store or use a sealed coffee can or leak-proof, plastic detergent bottle. Check the trash services where you live for proper disposal of used syringes and needles.
Using an Injection Pen:
- Injection pen with new needle
- Alcohol swab
- Plastic disposal container or sharps box to dispose of needle