The needle shield of Anapen® is grey, and the safety cap is black.

Quick scoop

For Anapen® adrenaline auto-injectors used in anaphylaxis:

  • The needle shield (the part that covers the needle before use) is grey.
  • The safety cap (the cap you pull off before pressing the red button) is black.

So if you are trying to remember it for an exam or in practice: grey = needle shield, black = safety cap.

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