Recovery research fieldbook Evidence, not treatment advice
Recovery archive

Published recovery field note

Get to Know FlexPro

Taking Norditropin® FlexPro®: Meet the pen Every journey needs a sidekick. See how FlexPro® might support you on your growth journey. What are a few benefits of the FlexPro® pen? Prefilled and preloadeda William, born with GHD Flexible storage Ayrton, born with GHD Easy to learn to useb Please see Instructions for Use for complete instructions aNeedles are sold separately and may require a prescription in some states. bIn a study, 94 people used the Norditropin® FlexPro® 30 mg pen to inject into a foam cushion, and rated it a 6.7 out of 7 (on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 means “strongly disagree” and 7 means “strongly agree”), as “easy to learn to use.” FlexPro® uses one of the thinnest needles we makea Another great thing about FlexPro®? The needles are designed to minimize pain. PenMate® keeps needles out of sight PenMate® is a reusable cover for the FlexPro® 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg pens. Once you attach it to the end of your pen, it completely covers the needle so you don’t see it go i

Context first

Study findings do not automatically establish clinical benefit, safety, dosing, or suitability for an individual.

Taking Norditropin®

FlexPro®: Meet the pen

Every journey needs a sidekick. See how FlexPro® might support you on your growth journey.

What are a few benefits of the FlexPro® pen?

Prefilled and preloadeda

William, born with GHD

Flexible storage

Ayrton, born with GHD

Easy to learn to useb

Please see Instructions for Use for complete instructions

aNeedles are sold separately and may require a prescription in some states.

bIn a study, 94 people used the Norditropin® FlexPro® 30 mg pen to inject into a foam cushion, and rated it a 6.7 out of 7 (on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 means “strongly disagree” and 7 means “strongly agree”), as “easy to learn to use.”

FlexPro® uses one of the thinnest needles we makea

Another great thing about FlexPro®? The needles are designed to minimize pain.

PenMate® keeps needles out of sight

PenMate® is a reusable cover for the FlexPro® 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg pens. Once you attach it to the end of your pen, it completely covers the needle so you don’t see it go into your skin during injection. PenMate® also has a large gripping surface so you can hold it firmly in your hands.

To order your PenMate®, contact your NovoCare® Case Manager or call 1-888-668-6444.

Refrigeration optional after first use

New FlexPro® pens should be stored in the refrigerator. After you’ve used it once, you have options:

Store at room temperature (up to 77 °F) for up to 3 weeksc Store in the fridge (36 °F to 46 °F) for up to 4 weeksc

dAll unused Norditropin® products must be refrigerated (36 °F to 46 °F) prior to first use. Do not freeze and avoid direct light. After first injection, Norditropin® pens can either be stored outside of the refrigerator (up to 77 °F) for use within 3 weeks, or in the refrigerator (between 36 °F and 46 °F) for use within 4 weeks.

Device attribute checklist

Use our tool to learn about selected attributes of the Norditropin® pen and a range of other daily and weekly growth hormone therapy devices.

This chart is not intended to be a comparison of efficacy or safety of any of these products.

This is neither a comprehensive description of each product nor a complete list of available therapies. Only select attributes of select devices are shown.

Please refer to each product's full Prescribing Information including instructions for use.

Please refer to the complete Prescribing Information for Norditropin® before use. Please refer to the complete Prescribing Information for Sogroya® before use.

Let’s grow. Let’s go!

Free decorations? How charming!

Charms and stickers are a great way to add fun and familiarity to your FlexPro® pen. Choose from a gallery of free options!

Making growth a habit

Growth hormone therapy can become a part of your routine. Check out our tips for making it a positive and consistent one.

Connected topics

Follow this recovery question