vitamin b12 injection nhs INJECTIONS Ivy Grove Surgery : Self-administration

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Inform patients to contact their care team if changes in vision are experienced during treatment

Use a U-100 insulin syringe for precision 0.25mL equals 25 units, 0.5mL equals 50 units

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GPs can prescribe B12 injections following appropriate investigation, which should include: Full blood count to identify macrocytic anaemia Serum B12 and folate levels to confirm deficiency (using laboratory-specific reference ranges) Methylmalonic acid and/or homocysteine when B12 results are borderline Intrinsic factor antibodies if pernicious anaemia is suspected Additional tests depending on clinical presentation (e.g., thyroid function, coeliac serology) When both B12 and folate deficiency are present, B12 should be replaced before folate to avoid precipitating subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord