Patient Handouts
Downloadable patient education materials written in clear, accessible language. Customize with your practice information and distribute to patients.
Customization Recommended
These handouts are provided as educational templates. Before distributing to patients:
- Replace all [BRACKETED PLACEHOLDERS] with your practice information
- Review content to ensure it aligns with your protocols and prescribing patterns
- Adjust language or instructions for your specific patient population
- Have clinical and/or legal staff review before use
Your Peptide Therapy: What to Expect
A simple, reassuring overview for patients starting peptide therapy. Covers what peptides are, how therapy works, a treatment timeline, common side effects, when to call the provider, and tips for success.
Give to all patients beginning any peptide therapy.
How to Self-Inject Peptides
Step-by-step self-injection instructions written for patients. Covers supplies needed, a numbered injection guide, injection site rotation, what is normal after injection, and sharps disposal.
Give to all patients who will self-administer subcutaneous peptide injections at home.
Storing Your Peptides at Home
Clear storage instructions for patients. Covers before and after mixing, temperature requirements, light and heat protection, traveling with peptides, when to discard medication, and a printable checklist.
Give to all patients handling peptide medications at home, especially those who reconstitute their own peptides.
GLP-1 Therapy Patient Guide
Comprehensive guide for patients on semaglutide or tirzepatide. Covers how GLP-1 works, week-by-week expectations, side effect management, diet and lifestyle tips, dose tracking, and medication interactions.
Give to all patients initiating GLP-1 agonist therapy (semaglutide, tirzepatide, or similar).
How to Use These Handouts
1. Download & Review
Click the download button to open the handout in a new browser tab. Review the content and ensure it matches your clinical approach.
2. Customize
Replace [BRACKETED PLACEHOLDERS] with your practice name, address, and phone number. Adjust any instructions to match your specific protocols.
3. Print or Share
Use your browser's print function (Ctrl/Cmd + P) to print or save as PDF. The handouts are designed to print cleanly on standard letter paper.
4. Distribute to Patients
Give printed copies to patients at their visit, or upload PDFs to your patient portal for easy access at home.
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