Is a pen worth it or am I thinking about this too much?

[Sarahz]

Be aware the pens your mom are getting are a different breed than the refillable cartridge pens (assuming Mounjaro/Zepbound). Many diehard reusable pen fans will tell you they only make sense for multiple daily/weekly injections.

Ya I only like using the pens for my ghk-cu daily injections

 

[rtw01]

Just curious why anyone would have more in a syringe than they intended to inject?

Because less than 100% of users are trained medical professionals, and YouTube doesn't count as formalized medical training?

 

[Ted R]

Because less than 100% of users are trained medical professionals, and YouTube doesn't count as formalized medical training?

Unless they are a proud graduate of University of TikTok Medical School.

 

[rtw01]

Unless they are a proud graduate of University of TikTok Medical School.

Do you have any idea how long it takes to pay off those student loans? lol

 

[Darthplastic]

Update on my pen situation:

I bought two pens since I started to stack AOD and Serm. I am using Tirz with syringe only and I find that the pens are nice, fast, and easy to use with less pain than the syringe. The only negative is filling the cartridge and eliminating the air. I seem to lose probably a good 5-8 units trying to get the most stubborn air bubbles out. Its a 50% success rate when I lose less than 5 units (estimations, of course)

I agree that only with a daily dosing is a pen helpful, otherwise there isn't much of a benefit unless you are squeamish about needles.

 

[kaahhllll]

Update on my pen situation:

I bought two pens since I started to stack AOD and Serm. I am using Tirz with syringe only and I find that the pens are nice, fast, and easy to use with less pain than the syringe. The only negative is filling the cartridge and eliminating the air. I seem to lose probably a good 5-8 units trying to get the most stubborn air bubbles out. Its a 50% success rate when I lose less than 5 units (estimations, of course)

I agree that only with a daily dosing is a pen helpful, otherwise there isn't much of a benefit unless you are squeamish about needles.

I researched and bought four V2s because of this thread. I started with one, using it for my Reta, and bought three more this week for some other peps I have coming in.

While using syringes for once per week injections is totally okay and makes sense, I am EXTREMELY lazy when it comes to remedial tasks. So using a pen once a week and simply swapping on a new needle after pinning is so much easier for my dumb brain to accept. I'll probably never use the syringes for pinning moving forward.

 

[zpped]

simply swapping on a new needle after pinning.

You should be storing the pen without any needle attached. So after pinning you remove the needle and don't put another one on until you're ready to use it again.

 

[kaahhllll]

You should be storing the pen without any needle attached. So after pinning you remove the needle and don't put another one on until you're ready to use it again.

I've seen conflicting points on this, I've seen to install a new needle and leave the cap on after pinning, to keep the end of the cartridge covered/sealed. And I've seen leaving the cartridge open with no needle to avoid leaks or air intrusion. Is the consensus to store without a needle?

 

[zpped]

I've seen conflicting points on this, I've seen to install a new needle and leave the cap on after pinning, to keep the end of the cartridge covered/sealed. And I've seen leaving the cartridge open with no needle to avoid leaks or air intrusion. Is the consensus to store without a needle?

Read the step by step instructions

How Do You Use Insulin Pens?

Learn the step-by-step instructions for using an insulin pen.

my.clevelandclinic.org

 

[christa_channing]

I've seen conflicting points on this, I've seen to install a new needle and leave the cap on after pinning, to keep the end of the cartridge covered/sealed. And I've seen leaving the cartridge open with no needle to avoid leaks or air intrusion. Is the consensus to store without a needle?

I would not leave a needle in. It gives direct access from the outside of the vial to the inside of the vial.

 

[desinr-gal]

I would not leave a needle in. It gives direct access from the outside of the vial to the inside of the vial.

That makes sense. In that case, I should not get the kind that has a hole at the end. Good to know.

 

[Sun_Seeker]

That makes sense. In that case, I should not get the kind that has a hole at the end. Good to know.

This is a very good point, and one I appreciate you making as I've just started dabbling in pens. My supplies are arriving daily. Surely one of these 3D print gurus offers a cap for the pen? I'm off to go research!

 

[zpped]

This is a very good point, and one I appreciate you making as I've just started dabbling in pens. My supplies are arriving daily. Surely one of these 3D print gurus offers a cap for the pen? I'm off to go research!

It doesn't really matter. You should be wiping the end of the cartridge with an alcohol wipe before attaching a needle every time wether it is covered or not.

 

[FlowerFairy]

THank you for all this great information/links!

And both Gansulin and Bird pens are now sold by several vendors. Goody’s, Underground and I think peppy’s.. but it might be Molecular Mischief..

 

[desinr-gal]

This is a very good point, and one I appreciate you making as I've just started dabbling in pens. My supplies are arriving daily. Surely one of these 3D print gurus offers a cap for the pen? I'm off to go research!

The people at all things peptides sell them I think, now that finally makes sense to me lol.

 

[RadicalCrimson]

Things I got reminded of recently:

Savvio is really nice, because it stops at the little bit of the last remaining dose when you dial the dosage , rather than when you inject it. I believe it's the only pen that does that.

Then you know it's time to change the cartridge before injecting.

Double-sterilized cartridges often don't work well with automatic pens , because they're too hard to push for the spring. Need a manual pen.

 

[Calm Logic]

The NovoPen 6 is a smart pen that digitally logs doses.

A new-to-me reseller of most of these pens seems to have good prices for domestic, including modified NovoPens. Like the NovoPen 4 for $29, and the NovoPen 6 for $60:

ForgeImmortals.com

Please click the link to complete this form.

form.jotform.com

But they are currently sold out of the Savvio, which I see is popular among Canadian resellers.

 

[desinr-gal]

The NovoPen 6 is a smart pen that digitally logs doses.

A new-to-me reseller of most of these pens seems to have good prices for domestic, including modified NovoPens. Like the NovoPen 4 for $29, and the NovoPen 6 for $60:

ForgeImmortals.com

Please click the link to complete this form.

form.jotform.com

But they are currently sold out of the Savvio, which I see is popular among Canadian resellers.

I found seller on Alibaba willing to sell small quantities, for pens, cartridges and cases,

 

[Calm Logic]

currently sold out of the Savvio

Back in stock. My first pen will either be the Savvio or the NovoPen 6.

 

[zpped]

Back in stock . My first pen will either be the Savvio or the NovoPen 6.

I suggest not wasting money on the 5 or 6 if you want Novo. The 4 is a great pen.