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Directions for Use: Preparing and injecting an Ozempic® pen

This information sheet is intended to help you remember the various steps involved in safely injecting this medication. The instructions below can be used by patients who self-inject, or by those who administer injections to others.

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  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Remove the pen cap.
  • Look through the pen window. If the solution looks cloudy or coloured, do not use the pen.
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Preparing a new injection pen

  • Attach the needle and pull off the caps.
  • Turn the dose selector until the dose counter shows the flow check symbol.
  • Hold the pen with the needle pointing up.
  • Press and hold the dose button until the dose counter returns to 0. You should see a drop on the needle tip. If not, repeat the previous steps.
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Weekly injection

  • Ozempic® must be injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Do not inject it into a vein or muscle.
  • Clean the injection area with an alcohol swab. The abdomen, thighs and upper arms are the preferred injection sites.
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  • Attach the needle and pull off the caps.
  • Turn the dose selector until the dose counter shows the prescribed dose.
  • Insert the needle into the skin. Do not cover the dose counter with your fingers as this could interrupt the injection.
  • Press and hold the dose button until the dose counter returns to 0. Keep the needle inserted and slowly count to 6.
  • Safely remove the needle and replace the cap on the pen.

Always discard the needle after each injection, otherwise it may become contaminated or blunt. Dispose of needles in a sharps container and return to the pharmacy when full.

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The patient information leaflets are provided by Vigilance Santé Inc. This content is for information purposes only and does not in any manner whatsoever replace the opinion or advice of your health care professional. Always consult a health care professional before making a decision about your medication or treatment.

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