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Supply

Cost: Under $50

These cost ranges are approximate and may vary from region to region.
Additional charges may also apply.

Alcohol Wipes

Cost: Under $50

These cost ranges are approximate and may vary from region to region.
Additional charges may also apply.

Summary

Individually wrapped alcohol swabs are useful for wiping the skin prior to injection. There is debate about how necessary this is. If the hair and skin are very dirty in a potential injection site, consider another site, or clean it well prior to injection.

Author: Doug Thal DVM Dipl. ABVP