GlucoRx FinePoint Insulin Pen Needles 6mm 31G 100 Pack are single-use needles that attach to an insulin pen for subcutaneous injection. GlucoRx states that they fit all insulin pens and are also compatible with GLP-1 injection pens, so one needle type can be used across different pens.

Key Features

• Universal pen fit: GlucoRx states the needles fit all insulin pens, and its website also lists GLP-1 injection pens such as Mounjaro KwikPen and Wegovy.
• 6mm length, 31G: The needle is 6mm long and 31G. GlucoRx advises that your healthcare team helps you choose the most suitable needle length.
• 5 bevel needle tip: The 6mm FinePoint is a 5 bevel needle, while the GlucoRx CarePoint range is 3 bevel. The bevel is the angled surface sharpened at the needle tip to help it glide through the skin.
• Single use: Each needle is for one injection only and must not be reused.
• Pack of 100: The pack contains 100 needles, enough for 100 injections.

Do I need to pinch the skin with a 6mm needle?

It depends on your build and injection site. GlucoRx explains that 4, 5 and 6mm needles in adults can be used at a 90 degree angle if there is enough fatty tissue. If you are injecting into slim limbs or the abdomen, even a short needle may need a lifted skin fold. Ask your healthcare professional which method suits you.

Which pens are GlucoRx FinePoint needles compatible with?

GlucoRx states they have a universal fit on all insulin pens, and that they are also compatible with GLP-1 injection pens. GlucoRx publishes a compatibility chart on its website.

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

GlucoRx states that FinePoint needles have a 5 bevel tip and CarePoint needles have a 3 bevel tip.

Follow your insulin pen's own instructions as well as these steps for the needle:

1. Wash your hands and make sure the injection site is clean. Load an insulin cartridge into the pen if necessary.
2. Remove the pen needle seal and attach the new needle to the pen using the outer protective cap, then remove the outer cap and the inner cap.
3. Gently roll cloudy or premixed insulin between your palms at least 10 times to mix it. Some pens also need gentle shaking.
4. Prime the pen to clear air bubbles and check insulin flows through the needle.
5. Dial the exact dose you need.
6. Choose a site, commonly the stomach, thighs or buttocks. Space each new injection at least 1cm from the last.
7. Penetrate the skin quickly and inject slowly into the layer under the skin, counting up to 10 before withdrawing the needle. Use a lifted skin fold if your healthcare professional advises it.
8. If bleeding occurs, press gently without rubbing.
9. Carefully replace the outer protective cap if self-injecting, detach the needle and discard it immediately in a sharps container.

These needles are for single use and need careful handling:

• Never reuse a pen needle. Reuse can cause bacterial growth on the needle and a dull tip, which makes injection 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 is not absorbed properly. It may be painful and cause high or low blood sugars.
• Avoid injecting through clothes, where blood vessels are visible, or into sites showing lumpy skin (lipohypertrophy), swelling (oedema), inflammation or infection. Never inject into lumps, because insulin does not absorb well there.
• Do not carry an insulin pen with the needle attached, because air can enter the cartridge and slow the insulin dose.
• Discard used needles immediately in a sharps container, following local medical waste rules.
• Ask your healthcare team to help you choose the most suitable needle length.

Reactions at the injection site that GlucoRx describes in its leaflet include:

• Bleeding: a small amount of blood can appear if the needle punctures a tiny blood vessel. If you bruise, do not use that site again until the bruise clears. Speak to your healthcare professional if you bleed frequently.
• Leakage: some insulin may leak from the pen needle or skin after removal, which GlucoRx says should not affect blood glucose control.
• Skin changes: lipohypertrophy (soft lumps under the skin) can develop from needle reuse or from not rotating sites, and lipoatrophy (loss of fat under the skin) is rare.