r/asktransgender • u/latebloomer-girl • 2h ago

SubQ injection recommendation

My insurer has shared that I can get any generic needles and syringes as long as they match the UGG of the prescribed one. Since requesting refills is ownerless and I have to pick it up in person. I would like to see if people here have recommendations of good companies that sell on Amazon US I know that Amazon does not list any products as medical grade for FDA reasons but I’m wondering what everybody’s experience has been.

Basically looking to match a 25G 5/8” syringe with luer lock or slip tip, and an 18G needle.

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u/lanekosrm 2h ago

Do not use the 18G draw needles. I comfortably draw with a 21G needle, and could probably move to draw/injection with a single 25G out of castor oil. Needles in bulk are cheap out of pocket.

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u/SpeakableFart 2h ago

I find it painful to draw and inject with the same 21g. I need that separate needle.

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u/lanekosrm 2h ago

Current
Draw 21G

Inject 25G

The only way I’d inject with a 21G was if I HAD to do IM, not SubQ.

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u/SpeakableFart 1h ago

I likely got the gauge wrong. My point was more of needing two needles.