GlucoRx CarePoint Insulin Pen Needles 4mm 31G 100 Pack are single-use pen needles for injecting insulin with an insulin pen, supplied as 100 needles. They have a universal fit, so they can be attached to the insulin pen you already use.

Key Features

• Universal fit: GlucoRx states that CarePoint needles fit all insulin pens, and that they are also compatible with GLP-1 injection pens such as Mounjaro KwikPen and Wegovy.
• 4mm length, 31G: This is a short needle with an outer diameter of 0.25mm. Short needles are reported to give lower-pain injections, and your healthcare team should help you choose the most suitable needle length.
• Electropolished and siliconised: The needle is electropolished with high grade siliconisation to make injecting easier.
• Thin wall, anti-coring design: GlucoRx says the extra thin wall allows a higher flow rate and a shorter injection time, and that the needle does not fragment.
• 3 bevel tip: The angled needle tip has 3 bevels, which is the CarePoint tip design.

Which pens are GlucoRx CarePoint needles compatible with?

GlucoRx states that CarePoint pen needles have a universal fit on all insulin pens, and that they are also compatible with GLP-1 injection pens such as Mounjaro KwikPen and Wegovy. GlucoRx publishes a pen needle compatibility chart on its website if you want to check a specific pen.

What is the difference between GlucoRx CarePoint and FinePoint pen needles?

The difference is the needle tip. CarePoint needles have a 3 bevel tip, while GlucoRx FinePoint needles (except the 10mm and 12mm sizes) have a 5 bevel tip, which GlucoRx says gives a more comfortable injection. A bevel is the angled surface created when a needle tip is sharpened.

Do I need to pinch a skin fold with a 4mm needle?

Not always. GlucoRx's leaflet says that if there is enough fatty tissue for the needle length, a 90 degree angle can be used without a lifted skin fold. If you inject into slim limbs or the abdomen, even a short needle may need a lifted skin fold. Ask your healthcare professional which method suits you.

What is the PIP code for GlucoRx CarePoint 4mm 31G pen needles?

The PIP code for GlucoRx CarePoint 4mm/31G pen needles is 401-0484, which can help when asking a pharmacy to order them.

Specification: 4mm needle length, 31G gauge, 0.25mm outer diameter, 3 bevel needle tip. The needle is electropolished with high grade siliconisation.

Pack: 100 pen needles.

Always refer to your insulin pen manufacturer's instructions when preparing the pen, and ask your healthcare professional which needle length and injection method suit you.

1. Load an insulin cartridge into your pen if necessary. Remove the seal from a new pen needle and attach it to the pen using the outer protective cap.
2. Remove the outer cap, then the inner cap.
3. If you use cloudy or premixed insulin, gently roll it at least 10 times between your palms to mix it thoroughly.
4. Prime the pen to clear air bubbles and make sure insulin flows freely through the needle.
5. Dial in the exact dose. Some pens need gentle shaking before use.
6. Make sure your hands and the injection site are clean. The stomach, thighs and buttocks are commonly used. Avoid injecting through clothes or where blood vessels are visible, and space successive injections at least 1cm apart.
7. Check the needle is attached securely but not too tightly, so you can press the dose button fully.
8. Penetrate the skin quickly and inject slowly into the layer under the skin, counting up to 10 before withdrawing the needle. With a 4mm needle, use a 90 degree angle, with a lifted skin fold if your healthcare professional advises it.
9. If bleeding occurs, press gently without rubbing. If you inject yourself, carefully replace the outer cap, then detach the needle and discard it straight away in a sharps container, following your local medical waste disposal rules.

Never carry an insulin pen with the needle already attached, as this lets air into the cartridge and slows the dose.

Please note the following:

• Use each pen needle once only. Reusing a needle can cause bacterial growth and dull the tip, which can make injections painful and risks the needle breaking off or dislodging in your skin.
• Never share your insulin pen with anyone, because of the risk of cross contamination.
• Insulin accidentally injected into muscle will not be absorbed properly. It may be painful and cause high or low blood sugars.
• Avoid injection sites showing lipohypertrophy (lumpy skin), oedema, inflammation or infection until the problem is resolved, and never inject into lumps because insulin does not absorb well there.
• Do not forget your scheduled insulin injections, as this can affect your glucose levels and overall health.
• Speak to your healthcare professional if you bleed frequently, or if your injections keep hurting.

The manufacturer's leaflet describes these injection site effects, which are not a complete list:

• Bleeding: a small amount of blood can appear if the needle punctures a tiny blood vessel. Light pressure without rubbing helps to prevent bruising.
• Bruising: if a bruise appears, do not use that injection site again until it has gone.
• Leakage: insulin may leak from the pen or skin after the needle is removed, and it is not unusual for insulin to drip from the needle afterwards. Leaving the needle in place while counting to 10 can help, and this should not affect blood glucose control.
• Lipohypertrophy: soft, grape-like lumps under the skin, linked to insulin reaction or needle reuse. Rotating injection sites helps to prevent this.
• Lipoatrophy: a rare loss of fat under the skin so that it dips.