The full checklist for a safe injection includes: Sterile syringe(s) one per injection, never reused Bacteriostatic water for reconstitution (contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative), or sterile water when a protocol specifies it Alcohol wipes (70% isopropyl) for the vial tops, injection site, and hands The lyophilized peptide vial , stored correctly until use A sharps container a rigid, puncture-proof container for used needles Clean gauze or a cotton ball for light pressure after withdrawal Optional: nitrile gloves and a clean, dedicated work surface Never reuse a needle: it dulls after a single pass through a rubber stopper and skin, which increases pain and tissue trauma, and reuse defeats sterility
They can supplement total protein intake but should not replace complete protein sources like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy
Here's the honest answer: it varies
This is likely due to NHS eligibility rules being much stricter, leading to more people opting for private providers
