Pre-Filling Lantus Insulin Syringes: A Safe & Sterile Guide

Yes, you can pre-fill syringes with Lantus Insulin. You will need to use a sterile technique to avoid contaminating the insulin. Be sure to wash your hands and the injection site before injecting the insulin. To pre-fill a syringe with Lantus Insulin, you will need the following materials:

- Lantus Insulin vial

- Sterile 1-mL syringe with a 25- to 27-gauge needle

- Alcohol swab

Step 1: Start by washing your hands and the injection site with soap and water. Then, wipe the injection site with an alcohol swab.

Step 2: Remove the cap from the insulin vial and the syringe. Hold the vial in one hand and the syringe in the other hand.

Step 3: Insert the needle of the syringe into the rubber stopper of the insulin vial. Be careful not to touch the needle with your fingers.

Step 4: Pull the plunger of the syringe back to withdraw the prescribed amount of insulin. Make sure to read the insulin vial label carefully before withdrawing the insulin.

Step 5: Remove the needle from the insulin vial. Be careful not to touch the needle with your fingers.

Step 6: Close the syringe by replacing the cap.

Step 7: Dispose of the used needle and syringe in a sharps container.

Once the syringe is filled, you can store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to inject it. You should not store pre-filled syringes for more than 28 days.