Key takeaways
We know you’re excited to start treatment. But before your first shot, take the time to read through instructions on how to inject your Zepbound. Please do not hesitate to contact our medical support team in your Ro account chat if you have any questions.
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Here's what we'll cover
Key takeaways
We know you’re excited to start treatment. But before your first shot, take the time to read through instructions on how to inject your Zepbound. Please do not hesitate to contact our medical support team in your Ro account chat if you have any questions.
How to inject Zepbound
For a step-by-step walkthrough on how to inject, watch a video from the manufacturer here.
When you get your medication
1. Inspect
Make sure the medication in the pen looks clear and colorless, with no debris.
Make sure the pen indicates the correct medication that you were prescribed and that the expiration date has not passed.
Don’t unlock the pen until you're ready to inject.
2. Refrigerate
Pop your pen in the fridge before using it. It should be stored at 36–46º F but may be kept between 46–86º F for up to 21 days. If you store the pen at room temperature, do not return it to the refrigerator.
Store the pens in the original packaging to protect the pen from light. Do not freeze the pens. The pen contains glass parts, so if you drop the pen on a hard surface, do not use the pen for your injection.
Get ready for your first injection
Wash your hands before touching the pen, but don’t unlock the pen yet.
Pull the gray base cap straight off the pen and throw it away in your household trash. Once it’s off, don’t put the gray base cap back on or touch the needle.
Injection time
1. Choose your spot
Your stomach, thigh, or upper arm are all good options. You can use the same part of your body each week, but don’t inject the exact same spot each time. A good rule of thumb is to have your next injection site be at least 1 inch away from your last.
2. Clean your skin
Use an alcohol wipe to clean the injection site you’ve chosen.
3. Place the clear base of the pen flat against your skin at the injection site.
4. Unlock the pen by turning the lock ring.
5. Press and hold the purple injection button for up to 10 seconds. You will hear two clicks during this process: The first click means the injection has started. The second click means the injection is done. You know the injection is complete when the gray plunger is visible.
6. Remove the pen from your skin
Once you’ve heard the second click, remove the pen.
Discard the used pen
Dispose of the used pen after each dose. You can pop it in a sharps container or a heavy plastic container with a tight-fitting lid (like an empty detergent bottle). Once your container is full, bring it to a local pharmacy––they usually have an area for safe disposal.