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can any one inform me of what I need in the way of needles/syringes to self inject. I have order b12 depot rotexmedical from versandapo and a sharps box from amazon, but I am so confused on the rest of what I should buy. My go will only give me injections every 3 months and for 5 weeks of the 12 I’m a wreck, so thought I’d self inject. I thought I’d do subcutaneous rather than intramuscular as the needle size is a bit scary.... thanks so much

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Nackapan

I'm going to try sc at home too

I got my order from medisave yesterday of needles and syringes. Just dont order alcohol wipes as it will hold up the order as they very busy!

Lots of people use this company and many other suppliers.

I used the same pharmacy ad toh ti get b12 . I got alot if help here.

I hope it goes well.

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nano2 in reply toNackapan

So pleased your order arrived Nakapan

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Nackapan

I've got green needles to draw it up. 21G

For sc 27-30g used. 5/8 or I think 1/2" long. Syringes need to be comparable with needles. I must check mine are today!!

I am a complete novice and not actually done it yet as IM one at surgery only just done.

But that is the I formation I've gleaned from very helpful members.

There are many posts if yoh have a look.

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Coxeymcqueen

I get my medical sundries from medisave.co.uk.

I initially bought 1ml syringes but now prefer 2ml. Also, I initially bought Terumo needles but these didn't seem very sharp. A district nurse who was showing me how to self inject said the needles and syringes that I bought were crap.

I now use BD products - specifically the mircolance 23g 1.25" needles, but these are probably a bit big for subcut injections.

My advice, don't buy the cheapest products - needles/syringes are often in packs of 100 so even the more expensive ones will work out to be pennies per jab.

Good luck

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Dragonfly1962

Thanks for all the advice I will get some this weekend xx

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CecilyParsley

I go to my local drug and alcohol centre. They provide needles, syringes and sharps boxes free of charge and dispose of full sharps boxes

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