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Is a 18G drawing needle the right choice for drawing semaglutide at 20 mg/mL?

Asked 29 Jun 2024Modified 2.1 years agoViewed 16k times
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The specifics, since they change the answer: an 18G drawing needle · semaglutide · 20 mg/mL.

I am trying to choose between two options that are usually discussed as though only one exists.

I am not optimising for price, but I am not indifferent to it either.

Which axes does this decision turn on?

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