Tag: Needle reuse

Since 2001, more than 150,000 patients have been impacted by unsafe medical injections due to lapses in infection control. A critical and non-negotiable component of preventing such harm is adhering to the strict **one-needle rule**, also known as the 'One & Only' principle from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Did you know that reusing a single-use needle just once can dull the tip and dramatically increase your risk of infection and pain? Here's what happens if you reuse a needle for Ozempic and why this practice is extremely dangerous and should always be avoided.