Typically, these requirements are in place to ensure that the prescribed medication is used appropriately and as cost-effectively as possible, according to Les Perlson, an insurance agent at National Plan Administrators
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Gather supplies: Assemble the following supplies: needle and syringe with medication or an auto-injector pen alcohol pads gauze puncture-resistant container to discard the used needles and syringe (typically a red plastic sharps container) bandages Inspect the injection site: Before injecting medication, inspect your skin to make sure theres no bruising, burns, swelling, hardness, or irritation in the area
Tamper-Evident Crimp Seal Rubber septum + aluminum crimp seal on every vial
Route: The injection is typically given intramuscularly (IM) into a large muscle, such as the thigh or buttock, or subcutaneously (SC) into the subcutaneous tissue
let the refrigerated vial come toward room temperature to reduce sting