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Mounjaro ® ▼ (tirzepatide)
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What needles are recommended for the Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) KwikPen®?
Compatible needles, compliant with ISO 11608-2, must be used. No needles come in the pack with the medication.
What needles are compatible with the KwikPen?
The Mounjaro KwikPen is compatible with ISO 11608-2 compliant pen needles from brands such as BD, Novo Nordisk, and Terumo, in any length and gauge combination:
- Lengths: 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 12.7 mm
- Gauges: 29G, 31G, 32G, 33G, 34G.1
Not all length and gauge combinations are commercially available. Patients should consult their healthcare provider for pen needle recommendations and guidance on proper injection technique.1,2
ISO compliant and compatibility information may be found on pen needle packaging, manufacturer’s website, or by contacting the manufacturer directly.1
The length of the needle does not affect how much solution is injected.1
What needle length should be used?
Mounjaro supplied in KwikPen should be administered via SC injection.1 Pen needles available for SC injection typically range from a length of 4 mm to 12.7 mm (5/32 inch to 1/2 inch).3
According to a review of the literature, pending availability of needle length, shorter needles are more appropriate and generally better tolerated. Pen needles of 4 mm are suitable for adult patients.4,5
The decision on needle gauge and length remains at the discretion of the physician or pharmacist.2
Why are there no needles in the pack?
Eli Lilly and Company does not manufacture any needles.
Furthermore, the Mounjaro KwikPen is compatible with different kind of needles, including needles of different sizes, and needles of different manufacturers with different characteristics. Supplying medicine and needles separately allows the health care professional and patient to choose a needle that is appropriate for the patient.
References
1Data on file, Eli Lilly and Company and/or one of its subsidiaries.
2Mounjaro [instructions for use]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands. (GB)
3Usach I, Martinez R, Festini T, Peris JE. Subcutaneous injection of drugs: literature review of factors influencing pain sensation at the injection site. Adv Ther. 2019;36(11):2986-2996.
4Frid AH, Kreugel G, Grassi G, et al. New insulin delivery recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;91(9):1231-1255.
5Frid A, Hirsch L, Gaspar R, et al. New injection recommendations for patients with diabetes. Diabetes Metab. 2010;36(suppl 2):S3-S18.
▼ This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
Date of Last Review: 06 December 2023