Intramuscular Injections

Some medications, including certain hormone and peptide formulations, are given as an intramuscular injection — delivered directly into the muscle for slower, steady absorption. The two videos below cover drawing up your dose and giving the injection.

Drawing up your medication

Because intramuscular medications are often oil-based, you'll use a thicker needle to draw up your dose, then switch to a thinner one for the injection itself.

Injecting your medication

Once you've switched needles, here's how to give the injection.

If you have any questions about needle selection, injection sites, or your specific medication, please reach out to our team.