How to use the Mounjaro® KwikPen®

The supplies needed for administration: 

• Mounjaro KwikPen
• KwikPen compatible needle
• Swab
• Gauze or cotton ball
• Sharps disposal container or household container.

Prepare the pen as described in the Instructions for Use:

• Wash your hands with soap and water. (Step 1)
• Pull the pen cap straight off and inspect your KwikPen, the label and the medication in the pen. (Step 2)
  • Confirm the medication name and strength.
  • Make sure the Kwikpen is NOT expired or damaged.
  • Make sure the medication has not been frozen, is colourless to slightly yellow and free of particles.
• Wipe the red inner seal with a swab. (Step 3)
• Select a new pen needle and remove the paper tab. (Step 4)
• Attach the new needle, by pushing the capped pen needle straight onto the pen and twisting it on until it's tight. (Step 5)
• Pull off the outer needle shield and keep it. Pull off the inner needle shield and discard it. (Step 6)

 The KwikPen must  NOT  be used, if it looks damaged, or the medicine is expired, cloudy, or coloured. For full information please refer to the Instructions for Use.

Step 10:  

Choose an injection site.

• Suitable injection sites are thigh and abdomen (at least 5 centimetres from the belly button).
• An injection in the back of the upper arm is possible, when another person gives the injection.

Rotate the injection site each week.

After injection, you should 

• Lightly press the injection site with gauze or a cotton ball if you see blood, and not rub the injection site. (Step14)
• Carefully replace the outer needle shield. (Step 15)
• Unscrew the needle and put it in a sharps container. and not store the pen with the needle attached. (Step 16)
• Replace the pen cap and  NOT store the pen without the pen cap attached. (Step 17)

How to store the used pen: 

• At room temperature up to 30°C after the injection.
• Keep away from heat.
• Keep the pen and needles out of the sight and reach of children.

How to dispose of the used pen: 

• Remove the needle in order to dispose of the pen
• Dispose of the pen in the household bin or sharps disposal container.

When to dispose of the pen 

Dispose of the pen

• 30 days after first use.
• After administration of 4 doses (1 dose per week).
• When the pen is expired or looks damaged
• When the medication has been frozen, has particles, is cloudy, or is discoloured. Mounjaro should be colourless to slightly yellow.

1. Mounjaro [instructions for use]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands. (GB)

2. Mounjaro [summary of product characteristics]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands. (GB)

▼ This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.

Date of Last Review: 16 February 2024