Who is allowed to administer Prolia (denosumab) injections?
Prolia is a prescription medicine that’s given as a subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injection. It can be administered by a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or other trained clinical staff, in a clinical setting.
Can patients or caregivers self-inject Prolia?
Yes. Prolia may also be self-injected by the patient after training, or administered by a caregiver, depending on the patient’s circumstances and the prescriber’s instructions.
What training or supervision is required?
If self-injection is allowed, the key requirement is proper instruction on how to prepare and inject the dose. Patients/caregivers typically need training from a healthcare professional to ensure correct injection technique.
What if you miss a dose?
Prolia is usually given every 6 months. If a dose is missed, the prescriber will advise when to take the next injection and how to get back on schedule.
When should administration be done in a clinic instead of at home?
Patients may need to receive injections in a clinical setting if they cannot reliably self-inject, if they have complex medical needs, or if their clinician determines that supervised administration is safer.
Sources
- https://www.prolia.com/how-to-take-prolia.html