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.
| Pack | Price | Per 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 | Total | Per vial | Per 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.
| Contents | Sterile water for injection |
|---|---|
| Preservative | Benzyl alcohol 0.9% (9 mg per mL) |
| Container | Multiple-dose vial, sealed |
| Label warning | Not 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




