Where to buy embecta pen needles and insulin syringes
Nano™ 2nd Gen Pen Needles and Ultra-Fine™ pen needles and insulin syringes are available at retailers nationwide.
If for some reason your pharmacy doesn’t have the product in stock, ask your pharmacist to order it for you using the NRC numbers below.
| embecta Pen Needles | NRC (National Reimbursement Code) |
|---|---|
| Nano™ 2nd Gen Pen Needles 4mm | 83017-0550-03 |
| Nano™ Pen Needles 4mm | 83017-0122-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Pen Needles 5mm | 83017-0119-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Pen Needles 6mm | 83017-0749-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Pen Needles 8mm | 83017-0109-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Pen Needles 12.7mm | 83017-8203-03 |
| embecta Insulin Syringes | NRC (National Reimbursement Code) |
|---|---|
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 6mm 31G 0.3mL | 83017-4909-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 6mm 31G 0.3mL ½ unit | 83017-4910-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 6mm 31G 0.5mL | 83017-4911-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 6mm 31G 1mL | 83017-4912-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 8mm 31G 0.3mL | 83017-8438-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 8mm 31G 0.3mL ½ unit | 83017-8440-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 8mm 31G 0.5mL | 83017-8468-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 8mm 31G 1mL | 83017-8418-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 12.7mm 30G 0.3mL | 83017-8431-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 12.7mm 30G 0.5mL | 83017-8466-03 |
| Ultra-Fine™ Insulin Syringes U-100 12.7mm 30G 1mL | 83017-8411-03 |
Available at the lowest branded co-pay on most health plans, including Medicare Part D1t
Frequently Asked Questions:
More than 9 out of 10 health plans have coverage for embecta pen needles and insulin syringes.¹ Nano™ 2nd Gen Pen Needles and Ultra-Fine™ pen needles and insulin syringes are available at the lowest branded co-pay on most health plans, including Medicare Part D.¹t
Clinical recommendations state that a 4mm pen needle or a 6mm insulin syringe is the recommended needle length for all patients and for all injection sites as it is safe, effective, and less painful than longer needles.²
Learn about Nano™ 2nd Gen 4mm pen needlesChoosing the right pen needle is important for your injection experience. Pen needle design can influence the risk of injection into the muscle, pain and bruising/bleeding.³ Consider choosing a pen needle with features that experts recommend, including:³*
Contoured pen needle base |
4mm x 32G needle |
5-bevel tip |
Ultra-Thin wall |
Nano™ 2nd Gen is the only pen needle that meets these expert recommendations.³^
Learn about Nano™ 2nd Gen 4mm pen needleMost pharmacies keep embecta pen needles and insulin syringes stocked on their shelves. If for some reason they don't have them in stock, ask the pharmacy team to order it for you. The NRC (National Reimbursement Code) table above can help your pharmacy team with ordering.
Your pharmacy team can use the NRC (National Reimbursement Code) table above to order embecta products.
embecta products are available at the lowest branded co-pay on most health plans, including Medicare Part D.¹t Copays and coverage vary by plan - please check with your pharmacist or insurance plan for details on coverage.
t Copays and preferred status vary by plan. +Patients ages 2-6, or those who are extremely lean may require a pinch-up
* A contoured-base pen needle distributes pressure more evenly, reducing the risk of intramuscular injections. While flat-base pen needles are available, currently there is little to no evidence supporting their impact.
^ Patent information provided upon written request
References
1. Fingertip Formulary (as of 6/10/2025) and Plan/PBM provided data on file. 2. Frid AH, Kreugal G, Grassi G, et al. New insulin delivery recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;01(9):1231-1255. 3. Klonoff DC, Berard L, Franco DR, et al. Advance Insulin Injection Technique and Education with FITTER Forward Expert Recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2025; 100(4):682-699
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