The present invention relates to a drug delivery for dispensing of a dose of a medicament comprising: a housing (12) adapted to receive a drive mechanism (30) a cartridge holder (18) to receive a cartridge (26) comprising a medicament and a protective cap (14 34) adapted to at least partially enclose a distal end section (32) of the cartridge holder (18) and being pivot mounted on the housing (12) or on the cartridge holder (18).
