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Patient self-administration of Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin) injections

Last Updated: Thursday, 22 October 2026

Take control of your B12 treatment

Did you know that you may be able to administer your own vitamin B12 injections at home?

For many patients, coming into the surgery every 12 weeks for an injection can be inconvenient. We are preparing a self-administration service; designed to give you more freedom and flexibility.

Once you're already setup for this and need to access the self-administration checklist and record, click here:

 

Why switch to self-administration?

  • Convenience: No more booking appointments or travelling to and waiting in the surgery.

  • Control: Inject at a time that suits you.

  • Comfort: You may find that you prefer doing it in the comfort of their own home.

How does it work?

  1. Read: The Patient Information Leaflet linked below will help you decide if this is right for you.

  2. Training: If you are interested, contact Reception to book a "B12 Training Appointment." Our nurses will teach you how to inject safely into your thigh, and assess if you are competent to do this.

  3. Prescribe: We will provide the needles and syringes, and issue a prescription for your medication and a sharps bin to your usual pharmacy.

  4. Inject: You administer your injections at home every 12 weeks.

  5. Record: You let us know when you have given the injection by logging it online, or handing in a completed paper form.

  6. Support: If you have any questions or queries you can always book a nurse appointment in the usual way to arrange a review.

Important Downloads & Resources

Before you start, please read the guidance below.

How to self-inject intramuscular vitamin B12

If you need to print additional copies of the injection checklist/administration record, you can download it below:

Record Your Injection

Have you just administered your B12 injection?

It is important that you tell us every time you inject so we can update your medical record. Please click the button below to access the safety checklist and log your injection.

 

B12 self-administration checklist & record