Apollo Sensitive Insulin Pen Needle Now on Prescription: 33G/4mm

Apollo Sensitive Insulin Pen Needle: Available on Prescription from 1st August 2025

As of 1st  August 2025, the Apollo Sensitive Insulin Pen Needle (33G × 4 mm) has been officially listed on the NHS National Drug Tariff and is now available on prescription throughout the UK 

Why This Matters

• Prescribable Access: Patients across the NHS can now request this ultra-fine pen needle via prescription, often at a subsidised cost.

• Innovative Design: Boasting a 33-gauge (33G), 4 mm length, it stands among the thinnest needles available in the UK—a combination purposely developed to enhance comfort without compromising dosing accuracy

  
  

Apollo Sensitive Insulin Pen Needle 33G/4mm (inner cover attached)

Comfort and Pain Reduction: How It Works

Ultra-Fine, Short Needle

• The 33G gauge, just about 0.2 mm thick, is among the slimmest options on the market. Combined with a just‑4 mm length, it reduces the chance of penetrating muscle and focuses delivery into the subcutaneous fat layer—helping minimise pain and injection site trauma

  
  

Five-Bevel Extra-Sharp Tip

• The needle’s five-bevel tip significantly lowers the force required for skin penetration, resulting in a smoother, less painful insertion experience 

  
  

Advanced Silicone Lubrication and Thin-Wall Design

• A silicone coating reduces friction during needle entry, while the thin-walled cannula ensures smoother insulin flow—offering dose consistency and extra comfort

  
  

Support Ring Base

• A built-in support ring gently presses against the skin surface, reducing skin tension around the insertion site—further minimising discomfort and anxiety during administration

  

  Apollo Sensitive Insulin Pen Needle

Benefits for Users

→ Considerably Less Discomfort

Clinical studies confirm that smaller‑gauge, shorter needles—especially those with refined bevel geometry and lubrication—consistently provide a perceived reduction in injection pain, helping patients to stick with their insulin routine more reliably

→ Maintains Dosing Accuracy

Despite its fine size, the Apollo Sensitive needle is precision-engineered to maintain accurate and consistent insulin delivery, comparable to larger gauges—ensuring glycaemic control is not compromised 

→ Anxiety Reduction & Greater Confidence

Those with injection-related anxiety or skin sensitivity often find this design provides reassurance and comfort—making daily injections less daunting and more manageable.

→ Broad Compatibility

The universal screw thread design fits nearly all major insulin pens used across NHS settings—making the transition simple and seamless for patients and prescribers alike 

Patient Stories & Professional Insight

Although anecdotal, many patients in diabetes support forums describe switching to ultra-fine pen needles as “a complete game‑changer” for reducing discomfort and injection dread.

Healthcare professionals also emphasise that reducing pain and injection anxiety can improve adherence—reducing skipped doses and contributing to better long‑term diabetes management outcomes.

Final Thoughts

The Apollo Sensitive Pen Needle represents a significant step forward in patient‑centred diabetes care. From 1 August 2025, its inclusion in the National Drug Tariff makes it accessible and affordable under NHS prescription. With an ultra‑fine 33 G × 4 mm profile, advanced tip geometry, lubrication, and comfort‑focused support design, it brings tangible benefits:

• Reduced pain and anxiety

• Reliable insulin delivery

• Heightened user comfort and adherence

  
  

For people managing diabetes daily, such incremental improvements in injection experience can make a meaningful difference—both physically and psychologically. Speak with your healthcare professional if you think this pen needle could improve your injection routine.

Drug Tariff Price: £3.45 per box of 100pcs

PIP Code: 435 3470

Apollo Sensitive Insulin Pen Needle 33G/4mm