Key takeaways
- Give every prescribed item its own entry: name, unit, schedule and reminder.
- Copy the dose and unit exactly from your label. mcg, mg, mL, IU and units are not interchangeable.
- Track each vial: the date you opened it, doses left and when to reorder.
- Never calculate or change doses yourself. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist.
One entry per item
If you take a GLP-1 plus one or more peptides or supplements, mixing them up is the biggest risk. Give each one its own entry with its exact name, so reminders, history and side effects never blur together. In Panda’s peptide tracker each item has its own schedule, unit and reminder.
Units, exactly as labelled
Peptides and compounded medicines can be written in micrograms (mcg), milligrams (mg), millilitres (mL), international units (IU) or syringe units. These are not interchangeable. Record the dose and unit exactly as they appear on your prescription label, and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear. Panda never converts or calculates doses.
Schedules and reminders
| Schedule | Example | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Every morning | Link it to a habit you already have, like breakfast |
| Weekly | Every Thursday | Pick a day that’s usually calm |
| Every few days | Every 3 days | Let an app work out the next date for you |
| Cycles | As your clinician sets out | Add the start and end dates so reminders stop on time |
Vials and supply
- Note the date you opened each vial and follow the storage and use-by instructions on its label.
- Track doses left so you can reorder before you run out.
- Keep the label and leaflet; they’re your source of truth.
Injection sites and side effects
Rotate where you inject, especially with daily injections. See our injection-site rotation routine. A two-second check-in after each dose shows whether a side effect is linked to one item, which is useful information for your clinician.
Staying safe
- Only use products prescribed by a licensed clinician and supplied by a licensed pharmacy.
- Never change, combine or calculate doses on your own.
- Bring your log to appointments so decisions are based on real data.
Sources
- US FDA: BeSafeRx and buying medicines safely online
- Your prescription label and the information leaflet supplied by your pharmacy
This guide is general information, not medical advice, and doesn’t replace a conversation with your prescriber, pharmacist or doctor. Panda never suggests, calculates or changes a dose.
