How to Load a Peptide Pen: Step-by-Step Guide with Video

How to Load a Peptide Pen: Step-by-Step Guide with Video

🧪 How to Load a Peptide Pen: Step-by-Step Guide

What You’ll Need

  • Lyophilized peptide vial (e.g., BPC-157, TB500, HGH)

  • Bacteriostatic water (BAC)

  • 3 mL syringe with drawing needle

  • Optional: Venting needle (e.g., insulin syringe without plunger)

  • Alcohol swabs

  • Sterile 3 mL pen cartridge

  • Reusable peptide pen

  • Pen needles (typically 29G–32G)

🔹 Step 1: Clean & Prepare

  • Wash your hands thoroughly.

  • Sanitize the tops of your peptide vial and cartridge with alcohol swabs.

  • Lay out all supplies on a clean surface.

🔹 Step 2: Reconstitute the Peptide

  • Draw the required amount of bacteriostatic water into your syringe.

  • Insert the needle into the peptide vial, angling it toward the side to avoid damaging the peptide.

  • Slowly inject the water into the vial.

  • Gently swirl (do not shake) the vial until the peptide is fully dissolved.

🔹 Step 3: Load the Cartridge

  • Draw the reconstituted peptide solution into your syringe.

  • Insert a venting needle into the side of the cartridge stopper to allow air to escape.

  • Slowly inject the peptide solution into the centre of the cartridge.

  • Remove the venting needle after filling.

🔹 Step 4: Assemble the Pen

  • Insert the filled cartridge into the pen's cartridge holder.

  • Securely attach the cartridge holder to the pen body, ensuring it clicks into place.

🔹 Step 5: Prime the Pen

  • Attach a new pen needle to the pen.

  • Remove both the outer and inner needle caps.

  • Hold the pen upright and dial a small dose (e.g., 2 units).

  • Press the injection button to expel air until a drop of liquid appears at the needle tip.

🔹 Step 6: Administer the Dose

  • Dial in your prescribed dose.

  • Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab.

  • Insert the needle subcutaneously at a 90-degree angle.

  • Press the injection button fully and hold for a few seconds.

  • Remove the needle and dispose of it safely.

🔹 Step 7: Store the Pen

  • Cap the pen and store it in the refrigerator.

  • Ensure the pen is kept away from light and out of reach of children.

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