Top tips for using the pre-filled pen
Before you use the pen for the first time, your doctor or nurse will show you how to use the pre-filled pen, and the correct needles to use.

Before you use the pen for the first time, your doctor or nurse will show you how to use the pre-filled pen, and the correct needles to use.
Top tips for safe use of the Nevolat® pen
Nevolat® pre-filled pens contain 18mg of liraglutide. You can choose doses of 0.6 mg, 1.2 mg, 1.8 mg, 2.4 mg, or 3.0mg.1
The pen is designed to be used with disposable needles, which are not included in the pack.1 Speak to your doctor or nurse to ensure you have the correct needles to use. They will also provide you with a special bin (a ‘sharps’ bin) for safe needle disposal.2
It’s important to use the Nevolat® pen safely, to keep medicine secure, and avoid harming yourself. Here are some top tips to help you safely use the pen:1
Avoid sharing the Nevolat® pen
Always use a new needle
Remove the needle after each injection
Keep out of the reach and sight of children
Replace a damaged pen or needle
Avoid needle-stick injuries
Do not wash or lubricate the pen
Protect the pen from dust and liquids
Use within 30 days after first use
To store the pen prior to use, refrigerate it (2˚C–8˚C), but do not freeze
The Nevolat® pen has a 24-month shelf-life

- Nevolat® (liraglutide) Patient Information Leaflet. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/100226/pil . Accessed December 2024
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. Safe disposal of needles and sharps in the home | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. Accessed November 2024
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