If something feels off

For most peptides, 2ml of bacteriostatic water works well. The dose calculator on the get-started page does the math for you, but the general rule: more water = easier to measure small doses, less water = fewer units per injection. If your vial is 5mg, 2ml gives you 2.5mg/ml. The dosing reference on your body map card covers the common peptides.

Neither. Aim the water stream at the glass wall of the vial, not directly at the powder. Then tilt the vial gently on its side and roll it between your palms for 30 seconds or so. Shaking denatures some peptides. If it foams, you shook too hard. Wait for the foam to settle before drawing.

Cap it and keep it at room temperature. Bacteriostatic water contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which keeps it sterile through multiple needle entries. It lasts about 28 days after first puncture. Write the date you opened it on the vial with a marker or use one of the date labels from your kit.

Nothing is wasted. Push everything back into the vial, then start the draw over: keep the vial flipped, tap the barrel so the bubble floats to the top, press the air back in, and pull slowly to your mark. A pinhead-size bubble under the skin is harmless. It's only the big ones worth chasing.

You probably didn't push all the way, or the needle is touching the vial wall. Try again, pressing slowly and steadily. If it still won't move, the needle may be blocked. Swap in a fresh syringe from your kit rather than forcing it.

That's dead space: the tiny bit of liquid trapped in the hub where the needle meets the barrel. It's the same for everyone using standard insulin syringes. Your dose is already calibrated to account for this. The markings on the syringe measure what actually gets delivered, not what stays behind. Don't try to push harder to get it out.

Three things to know. Mcg (micrograms) is the dose your protocol prescribes. Mg/ml is the concentration after you mix. Units are the marks on your insulin syringe. The calculator on the get-started page converts between all three. If you're ever unsure, punch your numbers in there before drawing.

Normal. You nicked a tiny blood vessel under the skin. It'll fade in a few days. Use a different spot next time and press (don't rub) for a few seconds after the needle comes out. If a bruise keeps growing, is very painful, or won't fade after a week, check in with your doctor.

Usually means the alcohol hadn't fully dried, or you pushed the liquid too fast. Neither is dangerous. Next time, let the prep pad dry for a full ten seconds and press the plunger slowly. A brief sting that fades is nothing to worry about.

Common, especially with subcutaneous injections. It's a small pocket of liquid that hasn't absorbed yet. It usually flattens within a few hours. Injecting too shallow or too fast makes it more likely. Next time, make sure the full needle is in at 45 degrees and push the plunger slowly. If the lump is hot, red, or growing after 48 hours, see a doctor.

Completely normal. You passed through a capillary on the way in or out. Press with the alcohol pad for 5 seconds and it'll stop. Your dose still went in. The amount of blood on the surface is cosmetic, not a sign that the injection failed.

Belly fat, 2+ inches from the navel. And yes, rotate. Using the same spot repeatedly can cause tissue hardening over time. Your body map card divides the belly into zones. Pick a new zone each time and mark it on the card. Outer thighs also work if you prefer, but belly is standard for subcutaneous peptides.

Fridge, immediately after mixing. 2-8 degrees Celsius. Most reconstituted peptides last 28-30 days refrigerated. Write the date you mixed it on the vial using a date label from your kit. Don't freeze it. Don't leave it on the counter. Heat degrades peptides fast.

Dry powder peptides are more stable. Most are fine at room temperature for weeks, but fridge is always safer, especially in warm climates. Check the label on your vial for the manufacturer's recommendation. If you ordered multiple vials, keep the ones you haven't mixed yet in the fridge and only reconstitute when you're ready to start that vial.

Big one = mixing only. Small one = injection. The mixing syringe is 3ml with a separate 23g needle. You use it to draw bacteriostatic water and add it to the peptide vial. The insulin syringe is 1ml with a hair-thin needle (31g, 8mm). That's the one that goes into your skin. Never inject with the mixing syringe.

Get a thick-walled container. A glass jar works, or pick up a free puncture-proof container from any hospital pharmacy. When it's full, seal it and drop it at any hospital pharmacy or clinic. Most accept sharps for free, no questions. Don't put syringes in household waste.

No. Each syringe is single-use. The needle dulls after one pass through a rubber stopper, and sterility is gone after first use. Your kit is sized so you always have enough. If you're running low before your next monthly refill, email hello@vialprep.com and we'll sort it out.

Insulin syringes (10x, 1ml, 31g), mixing syringes (2x, 3ml, 23g), needles (2x, 23g), bacteriostatic water (1x 10ml), alcohol prep pads (20x), and a cycle log card. The prep kit also includes a site rotation body map card, walkthrough card, and welcome card. One thing we don't send: the peptide itself. That's between you and your doctor.

No. Vialprep is a supplies and education company. Syringes, the right water, the walkthrough cards. The peptide is a conversation for you and a licensed clinician. We're deliberate about this: it keeps us honest, and it keeps the kit legal everywhere we ship.

No. Everything in the kit (syringes, bacteriostatic water, alcohol pads, the cards) is a legal, over-the-counter medical supply that doesn't require a prescription. The peptide itself is a separate matter. That's between you and a clinician.

We're not shipping yet. We're currently taking waitlist signups and will notify you as soon as kits are ready to ship. Bangkok is our first market. More cities to follow. Every refill ships in a limited-edition collectible pouch. New design each month. No return address that gives anything away.

Every refill ships in a limited-edition collectible pouch. New design each month. Looks like something you'd keep, not something you'd hide. No return address that gives anything away.

Email us within 14 days of your most recent refill's delivery and we'll refund it. Keep the cards, keep the prep kit. No photos, no forms, no questions about why. On Monthly, email us before any renewal and the next refill pauses. No charge, no surprise shipments. We don't make leaving awkward.

A right-sized monthly refill lands before you run out. 10 insulin syringes, 2 mixing syringes, 2 needles, 1 bac water, 20 alcohol pads, and a cycle log card. Pause or skip any month. Email us and it's done.

The most common worry, and it's reasonable. The walkthrough card asks you to sit, breathe out, and count to three. That's the whole technique. After that: the syringes are 31-gauge (about the diameter of a human hair) and 8mm long, designed for subcutaneous use. Most people don't feel them go in. The anticipation is worse than the event every single time.

About four minutes. Not because it's easy, but because you'll have everything laid out in the right order and the walkthrough card talks you through each step. Most people are surprised by how unremarkable it actually is. After the first one, it's closer to two minutes.

Yes. The kit exists precisely for this. Everything is laid out in the right order. The walkthrough card has the steps laid out. The QR videos show you exactly what your hands should be doing. Thousands of people self-inject at home every week for everything from insulin to peptides to fertility treatments. You're not the exception.

Contact info is encrypted before it ever reaches our database. Protocol data (peptide, dose, frequency) is stored to personalize your experience and send dosing reminders. We never sell your data. One tap deletes everything. We won't ask why. Full details in our privacy policy.