You may be surprised how an innovative pen needle design can help improve your injection experience1-2

Insulin injection mistakes are more common than you might think3*

A study showed that people with diabetes were making at least one mistake in how they inject insulin.3* Insulin is meant to be injected into the fat layer just below the skin where it works best. Accidentally injecting insulin too deeply – into the muscle – can lead to pain or the chance of blood sugar dropping too low.4

“One of the things that Iʼm always worried about is how do I know that once I inject it into my body itʼs in the right place or itʼs actually working”†

Patient quote from market research

Experience more comfortable and confident injections1-2

BD Ultra-FineTM Pen Needles have innovative features proven to provide an easier, more comfortable injection experience, and confidence that the complete dose of insulin has been delivered.1,2‡§

Accuracy with a shorter needle

BD Ultra-FineTM 4 mm Pen Needles help reduce the risk of injecting into your muscle compared to needles 6 mm and longer.5

Comfort with a 5-bevel tip

In a study, the 5-bevel tip was shown to offer a more comfortable and less painful injection experience compared to similar length 3-bevel pen needles.2§

Confidence with
Ultra-Thin wall technology

Ultra-Thin wall technology increases the flow of insulin, making injections easier and giving you the confidence that you have received the full dose.1¶

BD Ultra-FineTM Pen Needles are compatible with widely used pen injectors. Even if your injection therapy changes, you can still use BD Ultra-FineTM Pen Needles.6#

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*Results from a patient survey.

†Patient quote from market research, August 2022.

‡Results from clinical studies assessing patient preferences and feedback.

§Patients were aware of the pen needle they were using.

Ultra-thin wall was introduced as an ISO standard for inner wall diameter in 2016.

||Please refer to the manufacturer’s insert supplied with the pen device. This list does not include all pen compatibilities.

References

1. Aronson R, Gibney MA, Oza K, et al. Insulin Pen Needles: Effects of Extra-Thin Wall Needle Technology on Preference, Confidence, and Other Patient Ratings. Clin Ther. 2013;35(7):923-933.

2. Hirsch L, Gibney M, Berube J, Manocchio J. Impact of a Modified Needle Tip Geometry on Penetration Force as well as Acceptability, Preference, and Perceived Pain in Subjects with Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2012;6(2):328-335.

3. Bari B, Corbeil MA, Farooqui H, et al. Insulin Injection Practices in a Population of Canadians with Diabetes: An Observational Study. Diabetes Ther. 2020;11(11):2595-2609.

4. Frid AH, Kreugel G, Grassi G, et al. New Insulin Delivery Recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;91(9):1231-1255.

5. Gibney MA, Arce CH, Byron KJ, Hirsch LJ. Skin and subcutaneous adipose layer thickness in adults with diabetes at sites used for insulin injections: implications for needle length recommendations. Curr Med Res Opin. 2010;26:1519-30.

6. Pen Needle Compatibility Status Summary with Diabetes Care & Non-Diabetes Drug Delivery Devices. Document Number: 149-OTH-0004-20 Rev Y – 2025-11-18.

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Compatible with widely used pen injection devices1*

Lilly

HumaPen (Luxura, Savvio), KwikPen (Basaglar, Humalog, Humalog Mix, Humulin, Lyumjev, Mounjaro/Zepbound, Rezvoglar) Forteo, Forsteo, HumatroPen

Novo Nordisk

FlexPen (Levemir, Novolin, NovoLog, NovoMix, NovoRapid), FlexTouch (Fiasp, Levemir, Tresiba), Ozempic, Saxenda, Victoza, Wegovy, Xultophy, NovoPen 3, 4, 5, 6, NovoPen Junior, NovoPen Echo

Sanofi

SoloStar (Apidra, Lantus, Optisulin, Toujeo), Soliqua, AllSTAR, ClikSTAR, JuniorSTAR, OptiPen Pro

AstraZeneca

Byetta

B.Braun

Omnican

Biocon

INSUPen Pro

Medtronic

InPen

Merck

Aluetta

Owen Mumford

Autopen

Viatris

Semglee

*Please refer to the manufacturer's insert that came with the pen device. This list is not all-inclusive of all pen compatibility.

Reference:

1. Compatibility Confirmation for BD Pen Needles/149OTH-0004-20 Rev Y – 2025-11-18.