Required materials: Lyophilized tirzepatide vial (5mg, 10mg, 15mg, or 30mg) Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol preserved) 3 mL or 5 mL syringe with an 18 to 21 gauge drawing needle Insulin syringes for dosing (U-100, 29 to 31 gauge, 0.3 mL or 0.5 mL) Alcohol swabs (70% isopropyl) Fine-point marker or label tape Clean, flat work surface Optional but recommended: Sharps container for used needles Nitrile gloves 0.22 micron syringe filter (if concerned about particulate contamination) The drawing syringe is for transferring water into the peptide vial
About Miraleen Patel, APRN, FNP-C As a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in hormone optimization, weight management, primary care, disease prevention, health promotion, and functional medicine
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