Injection Guide · Canada

Injection Guide

Step-by-step instructions for both the EZpen and the syringe-and-vial method.

EZpen Method

Pre-filled pen. Twist, prime, dial, inject.

1

Swab the site & pen tip

Use a fresh alcohol swab on your chosen injection site and the top of the pen. Let both air-dry fully — don’t wipe or blow on them.

2

Twist on a fresh pen needle

Remove the new needle’s seal and twist it onto the pen until snug. Pull off the outer cap, then the inner cap. Never reuse needles between injections.

3

Prime with 2 units

Dial the pen to 2 units. Point the needle up and press the plunger. You should see a small bead of liquid form at the tip.

4

Repeat until primed

Keep priming in 2-unit increments until a steady drop appears each time. This clears all air from the line so the next dose is accurate.

5

Dial your dose

Turn the dial to your prescribed dose. 60 units = a full dose on a standard EZpen. Double-check the number in the window before injecting.

6

Inject into fat

Pinch a fold of fat at your chosen site. Insert the needle at 90°. Press the plunger fully. Hold for 10 seconds before withdrawing.

Syringe + Vial Method

Manual draw from a vial. Use when you don’t have a pen.

1

Swab the site & vial stopper

Use a fresh alcohol swab on your injection site and the rubber stopper of the vial. Let both air-dry.

2

Draw air equal to your dose

Pull the plunger back to your target dose amount — with the needle in air, not in the vial yet. This equalizes pressure when you push it in.

3

Inject air into the vial, then invert

Insert the needle through the rubber stopper. Push the air in. Flip the vial upside down so the needle tip sits below the liquid line.

4

Draw your exact dose

Slowly pull the plunger back to your dose. Tap the syringe gently to move any bubbles up, then push them back into the vial and re-draw if needed.

5

Expel any remaining air

Withdraw the needle. Point it up and gently press the plunger until a single drop forms at the tip. Your dose should now match your target exactly.

6

Inject into fat

Pinch a fold of fat at your chosen site. Insert the needle at 90°. Press the plunger fully. Hold for 10 seconds before withdrawing.

Where to inject

Four approved subcutaneous fat sites. Rotate weekly to avoid lipodystrophy (lumpy tissue from repeated injections in the same spot).

Adult body diagram showing four approved injection sites: upper arms, abdomen, buttocks, and outer thighs
  1. 1
    Upper Arms

    Back of the upper arm, where you can pinch fat.

  2. 2
    Abdomen

    Around the navel, staying at least 2 inches away from it.

  3. 3
    Buttocks

    Upper outer quadrant of either buttock.

  4. 4
    Outer Thigh

    Mid-thigh on the outer side only.

Safety reminders Never reuse needles. Never share pens. Dispose of needles in a sharps container.