Syringes and needles for B12 I/M injections

[Lemondrizz1]

Although I have not had a B12 deficiency diagnosis - after a trial of B12 injections which showed some improvements to my neurological symptoms - my GP has been allowing me to SI EOD and has the B12 Ampules on repeat prescription for me - however there has been a problem in supplying me with the syringes and needles for these. I have now been asked to source and supply my own - So I am wondering if you are able to give me a link to a supplier for the safest and most cost effective syringes and needles - I am using a green needle for drawing up and a blue needle for injecting with the appropriate syringe.

Many thanks

Lemondrizz

[Penni]

I get mine through Medisave. Alot of people on this site would recommend them

[Lemondrizz1 in reply to Penni]

Thank you Penni

Lemondrizz

[wedgewood]

I also buy from medisave.co.u.k.

or exchangesupplies.org Buying in bulk ( 100 syringes and needles ) is economical . I don’t know about colours , but 26G x 1inch for Intramuscular injection or 30G x 1/2 inch for Sub-cutaneous .

Also a withdrawing needle say 21G x 1 1/2 inches .

And a 2ml syringe .

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If you have a steady hand and wish to inject sub-cutaneously , an insulin needle which is attached to a syringe

30G x 8ml and 1 ml syringe is fine A 1ml injection is the best for sub-cutaneous . Using a fixed needle means you must try to avoid touching the glass of the ampoule

Doctors in U.K. only use I.M method . but sub-cut is also successful and less intimidating , because of the shorter needle . .

You will also need a yellow sharps container for disposal of needles ,

Best wishes .

[Lemondrizz1 in reply to wedgewood]

Thank you wedgewood - really helpful - I was taught to do IM Injections at the surgery so am very happy to continue with that - and was also given a sharps bin - until now I have been given all the syringes and needles - but as this has changed I now have to provide my own.

Thank you for your help - Lemondrizz.

[Nackapan]

I'm the same as you .B12 on prescription but buy my own needles ,syringes.

I also use medisave

I choose to inject sc at home . 30g 1/2" needle. I dras unthr b12 with s 21G needle. Use a 2ml compatible syringe and go every 6 weeks for an IM at the surgery.

They use a blue 23G needle 1".

A useful tool is a snapit ampoule top breaker.

I've had sharp boxes prescribed and also bought from a chemist around £1.80.

They put a telephone number on it .

My local council collect it when full.

Everywhere varies .

[Lemondrizz1 in reply to Nackapan]

Thankyou Nackapan - really helpful information - I do have a sharps bin from the surgery it is quite large so hopefully it will last me a while -

Yes that is the same sizes of needles that I have - I usually manage ok to break the ampule and now just put a pad over the top as have had a few cut accidents !

I hope to continue with EOD injections as there is certainly enough benefits to substantiate it - and luckily I have a brilliant GP who really listens ....... and starting to have improvements and with the fatigue lifting after two years of feeling as if I was slowly dying - iscertainly a bonus !

Thank you again to all the help from the forum -

Lemondrizz

[Mereri]

I use medbasic.co.uk/needles/

No idea how it compares price wise to other similar options. You can even buy needles/syringes from amazon if I remember correctly. Very easy to buy

[Brokenbutbeautiful]

I get mine from Amazon, super cheap!

[Lemondrizz1 in reply to Brokenbutbeautiful]

Thank you Brokenbutbeautiful - that is very helpful - are you able to send me the link please - as I have looked on Amazon - but could not find anysuitible for B12 IM injections both green needles for drawing up and blue needles for injecting -

Thank you

Lemondrizz

[Brokenbutbeautiful]

I will try

[Miss-guineapig]

Hi Lemondrizz, I live in Scotland and when I put my repeat prescription in for my B12, I took a chance and asked for syringes, Blue needles for administering and red for drawing up. To my surprise the practice sent me a message to say that the nurse would just leave me a bag to collect at the reception. True to their word I got enough stock for about a good 10 months. Not saying they’ll do that every time but I will ask again first in the future. Wishing you well x

[Lemondrizz1 in reply to Miss-guineapig]

Thank you for your reply Miss-guineapig - how lucky for you - I have a brilliant GP - but sadly there are others at the surgery that think I should not be on the B12 Injections and so making things very difficult - hence my looking to purchase my own Syringes and needles.

I have to be grateful that my GP is still prescribing the B12 ampules for me as although I have a long way to go yet - it is making such a difference to my symptoms -

Good luck with yur continuing B12 journey.

Lemondrizz.

[Miss-guineapig]

If B12 jabs makes a difference that’s all that matters Lemondrizz. Keep well and sending you a hug x