Garvin Patel, these injections are convenient for individuals with busy lifestyles
It is typically not recommended for self-administration due to the smaller muscle mass compared to other sites
After a single hydroxocobalamin injection, therapeutic levels can be maintained for approximately 8 to 12 weeks in most patients, which aligns with the standard maintenance schedule of injections every 2-3 months recommended in the British National Formulary (BNF)
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