IV, IM and SC medication
A nurse gives the medication your doctor has prescribed, in the way the prescription requires: intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous.
What it is
IV means into a vein, IM into a muscle and SC under the skin. They are the three main ways to give a medicine that is not taken by mouth.
Our nurse chooses the right site, gives the medication as prescribed and explains what to expect afterwards.
Who it is for
- Patients on a regular course of injections or intravenous medication
- After hospital discharge, when treatment has to continue at home
- Families who would rather a professional gave the treatment than do it themselves
How the visit goes
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Call us
Tell us the name of the medicine, how it is to be given and the schedule on the prescription.
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We confirm the visit
We tell you who is coming and when.
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We give the medication
The nurse checks the prescription and the medicine, prepares the dose and gives it with sterile single-use equipment.
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Guidance after the visit
We tell you what to watch for and when to call us.
What to have ready
- The doctor’s prescription with the dose and schedule
- The medicine, if you have bought it yourself
- An identity document
- A list of the other medicines the patient takes
Call us for the price.
Common questions
Can you come every day for a regular course?
Yes. Repeat visits are arranged by phone to match the prescription’s schedule.
Who gives the medication?
A licensed nurse, following your doctor’s prescription.
Do you bring the medicines?
Usually the patient has their own medicines from the prescription. Tell us by phone if you do not have them yet and we will explain how it works.
What if the patient has a reaction?
The nurse stays for as long as needed after giving the medicine, observes the patient and leaves clear instructions. If necessary, they guide you on the next steps.