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

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

Basic Pen Assembly:

How To Load A Peptide Pen Without Losing Peptide:

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

• Unscrew the pen to insert the filled cartridge into the pen's cartridge holder.
• Screw the pen back together.
• Pull the lid off of the other end of the pen to expose the glass cartridge.

🔹 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.