Warnings: Allergic Reactions: Do not use in patients with known vitamin B12 hypersensitivity
Barisic I, Balenovic D, Udovicic M, Bardak D, Strinic D, Vlaini J, et al
Results: Benzyl Alcohol Several products had acceptable benzyl alcohol levels: Hospira: 0.870.892 Lambda: 0.880.919 Research HO: 1.06 Quality Research: 1.04 Ocean Pharmaceutical: 0.909 Peptide Crafters: 0.88 Several products failed or raised concerns: Harmonify: 0.0870.23 Aqua Science: 0.1160.11 DNA Labs: 0.12 Pure Labs samples 1 & 2: 0.00 Clear Choice Labs: 1.15 BAC0129: near-spec BA but failed due to extreme alkaline pH The Pure Labs result is one of the most concerning because it appeared to contain no benzyl alcohol at all
Unlike sterile water for injection, bacteriostatic water contains benzyl alcohol (0.9%), which inhibits microbial growth when you re-enter the vial multiple times
Providers can receive reimbursement for CPT 96372 when the injection is medically necessary, properly documented, and billed in accordance with payer-specific guidelines