Before You Begin
Read through these instructions fully before preparing your medication. If anything looks damaged or if you have questions about your prescribed dose, contact your Impact Health provider before injecting. Always use a clean, clutter-free surface and maintain sterile technique from start to finish.
- Prescribed peptide vial stored as directed
- New insulin syringe (30G–31G) or syringe specified by your provider
- Alcohol wipes (for vial top and injection site)
- Sharps container or puncture-safe disposal bag
- Clean cotton pad or sterile gauze
Step-by-Step Injection Tutorial
1. Prepare
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Gather all supplies and allow refrigerated medication to warm slightly in your hand (never microwave or heat directly).
2. Inspect & Clean
Confirm the vial name, concentration, and expiration date. Wipe the rubber stopper with an alcohol pad and let it air-dry. Inspect the injection site for redness or irritation.
3. Draw Your Dose
Remove the syringe cap, pull back the plunger to your dose, then insert into the vial. Push air in, invert the vial, and slowly draw back until the plunger reaches your prescribed amount.
4. Remove Air Bubbles
Tap the syringe gently so air rises to the top. Push the plunger slightly until a tiny droplet appears. Recap carefully until ready to inject.
5. Inject
Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe. Pinch a fold of skin, insert the needle at a 45° angle, and depress the plunger slowly. Release the skin before withdrawing the needle.
6. Aftercare
Apply gentle pressure with a sterile pad for a few seconds. Do not rub the area. Dispose of the syringe immediately in a sharps container and note the injection in your tracker.
Subcutaneous Injection Reference
Most peptide therapies are delivered subcutaneously (SubQ) into the fatty layer beneath the skin using a short insulin syringe.
- Abdomen (at least two inches away from the navel)
- Upper outer thigh
- Upper glute / hip area
- Back of the upper arm (with assistance)
- Pinch a fold of skin and insert the needle at a 45° angle.
- Inject steadily until the syringe is empty, then withdraw in one motion.
- Rotate sites to prevent skin irritation or lipodystrophy.
Safety Guidance
When to Call Your Provider
- Unexpected swelling, redness, or persistent pain at injection site
- Uncertain about dose, vial appearance, or instructions
- Any new symptoms, allergic reactions, or missed injections
Storage & Handling
- Keep vials refrigerated per pharmacy label; never freeze unless instructed.
- Protect from light and keep away from children and pets.
- Discard expired or contaminated vials safely—do not inject.
