Micron is the Patient-Preferred Choice
Droplet Micron is designed for a smoother, gentler injection experience. With the thinnest and shortest pen needle available, it’s clinically proven to reduce pain and injection anxiety — so you can focus on what matters, not the needle.2 3 4
Discover The Micron Challenge
96%
of patients would recommend Micron to others
71%
preferred Micron in a blinded clinical study
74%
felt that using Micron would increase therapy adherence
77%
said Micron would reduce their anxiety before injecting
Redefining Injection Comfort for You
Comfortable
The smaller needle means less anxiety and less painful injection⁴
Reliable
Micron is the shortest and thinnest pen needle ever. It’s as reliable, effective and safe as your current pen needle.⁵
Preferred
Majority of patients with diabetes preferred Micron and would recommend it to others.²
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Droplet: A Trusted Name in Injection Comfort
Droplet is a globally recognized brand dedicated to making insulin injections safer, more comfortable, and widely accessible. As part of the Droplet family, Micron benefits from the same high standards of quality, patient trust, and nationwide availability.

Safety and Quality
4 company-owned European manufacturing facilities, with higher production standards
Impeccable quality record: FDA Audited Facilities with no observations or recalls
Trusted Patient Experience
2nd largest pen needle brand in U.S.
Fastest growing pen needle brand in U.S.
Market Access
Highly competitive formulary coverage
Lower AWP than Category Leader, translating into lower patient co-pays
Frequently Asked Questions
In the U.S., Droplet Micron is covered by a majority of insurance plans. As copays and coverage vary by state, please check with your plan administrator for details. You may need to share Droplet Micron’s NDC/UPC/HRI code of 08489-7914-10.
In Canada, Droplet Micron is covered by provincial formularies where coverage exists. Here are the Pseudo DIN codes for your pharmacy to bill to each province:
- British Columbia: 999725
- Manitoba: 00940268
- Newfoundland & Labrador: 97799086
- NIHB: 97799086
- Nova Scotia: 97799086
- Quebec: 99002108
- Saskatchewan: 00951458
Yes, Micron is long enough to penetrate the subcutaneous tissue where insulin should be deposited. It is important to utilize proper injection technique, including holding the needle in place for 10 seconds after the medication is released.
If this is the first time your pharmacy is ordering Droplet Micron, most can have Micron available the next business day. Let your pharmacy know to keep a box on-hand for you for your next refill.
Here are the ordering codes for your pharmacy:
U.S.:
- Amerisourcebergen: 915064
- Cardinal: 5643770
- McKesson: 1549278
Canada:
- McKesson: 152733
- NuQuest: Drop100HTL
As long as the injection was correctly administered, following the proper injection techniques, including not reutilizing the needle, Droplet Micron will not break or bend.
Yes, Micron is suitable for ALL patients. Everyone's skin thickness is between 2 and 2.5mm, on average, regardless of BMI, gender, and age.
Droplet Micron is 3.5mm, long enough to enter the subcutaneous tissue where the insulin needs to go.
Pen needles should only be used once, then dispose. This can increase the chance of experiencing pain when injecting as the needle tip is dulled; used needles also increase risk and cause possible needle clogging and inaccurate dosing.
Droplet Micron is intended for use with a pen injector device for the subcutaneous injection of medication, including insulin and GLP-1 RAs.
Inject with Confidence: A Simple Guide
Proper injection technique is key to a stress-free experience. Follow these easy steps to ensure comfort, safety, and optimal medication absorption.
How you inject is just as important as remembering to take your medicine.
It’s the LITTLE things that make the biggest difference.

Your Path to a Better Injection Experience
Micron makes insulin injections smoother for patients and simpler for healthcare professionals. Choose your journey below.
Your Path to a Better Injection Experience
Micron makes insulin injections smoother for patients and simpler for healthcare professionals. Choose your journey below.
For Consumers
If you are interested in learning more or trying Droplet Micron pen needles, please contact us or have your physician request a sample for you here.
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Your Path to a Better Injection Experience
Micron makes insulin injections smoother for patients and simpler for healthcare professionals. Choose your journey below.
For Healthcare Professionals
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You must be a licensed healthcare provider in the U.S or Canada to receive a kit or sample.