A method and system for priming a drug delivery device are provided. The drug delivery device includes a dose dial sleeve (56, 84) and an internal housing portion (58, 70). The dose dial sleeve is coupled to the internal housing. The dose dial sleeve rotates on a substantially circumferential rotational path (74) during priming of the drug delivery device. Further, the dose dial sleeve (56, 84) rotates on a helical path (76) during dose setting of the drug delivery device.
