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Hospira Bacteriostatic Water 30 mL

From $23.95

Branded Hospira bacteriostatic water for injection, USP, in 30 mL multiple-dose vials with 0.9% benzyl alcohol. Ships the same day when ordered before 1 pm ET.

Order before 1 pm ET on a weekday and it ships today. Free shipping over $200.

Pack prices
PackPricePer vial
1 Bottle$23.95$23.95
3 Bottles$66.95$22.32 save 7%
5 Bottles$109.95$21.99 save 8%
10 Bottles$199.95$20.00 save 17%
25 Bottles$474.95$19.00 save 21%

Sold for laboratory research and the reconstitution of legal, physician-prescribed medications only. See our terms.

Hospira Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol (9 mg/mL) as a bacteriostatic preservative, in a 30 mL multiple-dose vial made and labelled by Hospira, Inc. Direct Bac Water sells it at $23.95 a vial, or in packs of up to 25 at a lower price per vial.

Specifications (from the Hospira label)

Product Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP
Manufacturer Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL
Volume 30 mL multiple-dose vial
Preservative Benzyl alcohol, 0.9% (9 mg/mL)
Storage on label 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)
Label warnings Rx only; not for use in neonates

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed, Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP (Hospira, Inc.).

Hospira 30 mL prices

Hospira 30 mL bacteriostatic water prices
Hospira 30 mLTotalPer vialPer mL
1 vial$23.95$23.95$0.80
3 vials$66.95$22.32$0.74
5 vials$109.95$21.99$0.73
10 vials$199.95$20.00$0.67
25 vials$474.95$19.00$0.63

Standard shipping is free on orders over $200.

Hospira vs generic 30 mL

The Hospira vial and Direct Bac Water’s generic 30 mL vial hold the same volume with the same 0.9% benzyl alcohol concentration. The difference is the brand and the price: the generic 30 mL vial costs $18.95 against $23.95 for Hospira, and it is sold in packs of up to 100. Buyers who need the Hospira brand specifically choose it; for everyone else the generic 30 mL vial is the lower-cost option.

Shipping and guarantee

Orders placed before 1 pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, ship the same business day from US stock by UPS or USPS. Every vial is covered by the 30-Day Quality Guarantee.

Hospira bacteriostatic water: questions

What size is Hospira bacteriostatic water?

This is the 30 mL multiple-dose vial, containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol (9 mg/mL).

How much is Hospira bacteriostatic water?

$23.95 a vial at Direct Bac Water. A 10-pack costs $199.95 ($20.00 a vial).

Is Hospira bac water better than generic?

Both contain 0.9% benzyl alcohol in a 30 mL multiple-dose vial. Hospira is the branded product; the generic 30 mL vial costs less.

How should Hospira bacteriostatic water be stored?

The Hospira label states 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F), controlled room temperature.

How fast does it ship?

Orders placed before 1 pm ET, Monday to Friday, ship the same business day. Standard delivery takes 2–5 business days and is free over $200.

ContentsSterile water for injection
PreservativeBenzyl alcohol 0.9% (9 mg per mL)
ContainerMultiple-dose vial, sealed
Label warningNot for use in neonates

Orders placed before 1 pm ET, Monday to Friday, ship the same business day from US stock. Later orders ship the next business day.

  • Standard (UPS or USPS), 2 to 5 business days: $12.99, free over $200
  • UPS 2nd Day Air: $25.99
  • UPS Next Day Air: $52.99

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