Not ED related, BUT---

[flyingduck2019]

I have been getting injections of testosteral at my URO office for years. I am now going to do my own injections, which is fine. I had my URO send in an order to express scripts or syringes and needles to do the job. (Here is something I don't understand, She takes a 18 gauge needle to draw the stuff out of the vial, then she switches the needle to a 25 gauge needle to jab me in the ass with. If you can inject with a 25 gauge needle why can't you draw with the same size)?
So she sends a script to express scripts for the syringe (Leur-lock) and the two different size needles. Now, the cost of those three items through the military pharmacy for home delivery is $87.00 co-pay, and the copay just went up as of January 1st. OH, I forgot to mention the order only calls for 6 each of the syringe and needles.
So, I started checking online and found I can order all three items at a quanity of 100 each for a total including tax for $32.00. A savings of about $50.00.

So, for any of you guys and or gals who are getting syringes and needles through express scripts you are being ripped off.

Also, I would like to know if a smaller gauge needle than 25 gauge can be used to draw or inject the medication.

Any help or comments are appreciated.

The Duck

[ShouldIwait]

Its thick and hard to draw with small needle, but I do it every time. Just takes couple minutes to fill--but easier than switching needles IMHO

[flyingduck2019]

Hello ShouldI wait---Thank you for your response. I will give the smaller needle a try when it's time to get the injection (next week). If it works well I will just stay with the smaller needle. Where do you inject yourself? My URO says (which I know is not correct) you can only inject the stuff in your hip. Lots of guys on this forum inject in thigh and stomach area. I saw a video a couple days ago where a doctor showed how he injected in this stomach. He said it was less painful than the butt or thigh.

Take Care,

The Duck

[Rider1400]

Been injecting for 5 years. Originally I used 1ml every two weeks at clinic at a cost of $2.50 per shot. After almost 3 years started self injections. I hit my thigh about halfway between hip and knee. At about the 1-2 o’clock area and alternate. I have a great insurance coverage and it cost me zip when self administered. It’s all about insurance as I get from express scrips also. I have used smaller needles to draw but it’s very difficult and take a minute or two. Something about drawing is much more difficult than pudding it out. Also I do 1/2ml every week giving me a lot better testosterone level. Before I had a bit of a rollercoaster but with weekly it evenend out nicely. Yes as with my trimix you can purchase your own needles they Amazon at a much more reasonable price.