Question 1

What is a monthly peptide supply subscription?

Accepted Answer

A monthly peptide supply subscription is a recurring delivery of the sterile consumables needed for a peptide injection protocol: insulin syringes, mixing syringes, alcohol prep pads, and sharps disposal. You source your own bacteriostatic water separately. vialprep offers monthly refills timed to each user's specific injection frequency and cycle length, delivered to your door. Refills can be paused or skipped at any time. The subscription does not include peptides or bacteriostatic water, only the preparation and injection supplies.

Question 2

How many insulin syringes do I need per month for peptide injections?

Accepted Answer

The number of insulin syringes needed per month depends on your injection frequency. A typical BPC-157 protocol at once daily requires about 28-30 syringes per month. A protocol dosed every other day requires about 14-15 syringes. Most GH peptide protocols (e.g., ipamorelin, CJC-1295) run 5 days on, 2 days off, requiring about 20 syringes per month. vialprep monthly refills are calculated to match each user's specific protocol frequency with a small buffer so supplies do not run out mid-cycle.

Question 3

Do you need to refrigerate bacteriostatic water before using it?

Accepted Answer

No. Unopened bacteriostatic water can be stored at room temperature and does not need to be chilled before reconstitution. Room temperature BAC water is perfectly fine for mixing with peptide powder. After opening (first needle puncture), store the BAC water vial in the refrigerator and use within 28 days. The benzyl alcohol preservative maintains sterility during this period regardless of whether the water was cold or room temperature when first used.

Question 4

How do you store peptides when traveling or on a trip?

Accepted Answer

Reconstituted peptides must stay cold during travel. Use a small insulated pouch with a reusable gel cold pack, the same type used for insulin transport. Unreconstituted lyophilized peptide powder is significantly more temperature-stable and can tolerate short periods at room temperature without degradation. For air travel, pack all vials and syringes in your carry-on bag, not checked luggage, because cargo holds can freeze. Keep syringes in original sealed packaging. A prescription label or doctor's letter helps at security but is not always required.

Question 5

How can you tell if a reconstituted peptide has gone bad?

Accepted Answer

Three visible signs indicate a reconstituted peptide has degraded or been contaminated: the solution turns cloudy or milky when it was previously clear, visible particles or floaters appear in the liquid, or the solution changes color. If any of these are present, discard the entire vial and do not inject. Additionally, discard any reconstituted peptide vial that is more than 28 days old regardless of appearance, as the bacteriostatic water preservative loses effectiveness beyond this point.

Question 6

What is the shelf life of lyophilized peptide powder before reconstitution?

Accepted Answer

Lyophilized (freeze-dried) peptide powder is significantly more stable than reconstituted peptide. Stored in a refrigerator at 2-8 degrees Celsius, most lyophilized peptides remain stable for 12-24 months or longer depending on the specific compound. At room temperature, stability is reduced to weeks or a few months. For long-term storage, some users freeze lyophilized vials at -20 degrees Celsius, which can extend stability further. Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, the 28-day refrigerated shelf life begins regardless of how long the powder was stored.

Question 7

What happens if you run out of supplies mid-cycle on a peptide protocol?

Accepted Answer

Running out of injection supplies mid-cycle means missed doses, which can reduce the effectiveness of time-sensitive peptide protocols. The most common supply to run short on is insulin syringes, followed by bacteriostatic water when a second vial needs reconstituting. vialprep's monthly subscription calculates supply quantities based on each user's protocol frequency and delivers before the previous kit runs out. Kits include a small buffer of extra syringes to account for occasional misfires or dropped needles.

Question 8

What is the difference between subcutaneous and intramuscular peptide injection?

Accepted Answer

Subcutaneous injection delivers the peptide into the fat layer just beneath the skin using a short, thin needle (29-31g insulin syringe). Intramuscular injection delivers into muscle tissue using a longer, thicker needle. Most research peptides including BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and semaglutide are administered subcutaneously. Subcutaneous injection is simpler, less painful, and can be self-administered at home with minimal training. vialprep kits include a guided walkthrough covering subcutaneous technique with injection site rotation.

Question 9

How much does a peptide injection supply kit cost per month?

Accepted Answer

The cost of peptide injection supplies varies by protocol frequency and quality of materials. Sourcing individually, a month of supplies (syringes, BAC water, alcohol pads, sharps container) typically costs between $15-40 USD depending on brand and vendor, but often requires buying in bulk quantities that exceed a single month's needs. vialprep monthly refills bundle the exact quantities needed for each cycle, eliminating waste and the hassle of sourcing from multiple vendors. Current pricing is available at vialprep.com.

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