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Peptide Cost-per-Dose Calculator

Calculate your peptide cost per dose, per day, per week, and per month. Find out how many vials you need and plan your research budget.

Cost Breakdown

Enter vial price, vial size, and desired dose to see your cost breakdown.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Select your peptide (optional) - this links to shop pricing on Peptigrity so you can compare vendors.
  2. Enter vial price - the price you paid (or a quote) for one vial, in USD.
  3. Enter vial size - the amount of peptide in the vial in milligrams (mg). Common sizes: 5mg, 10mg, 15mg.
  4. Enter desired dose - your per-administration dose in micrograms (mcg).
  5. Choose frequency - how often you administer. This calculates weekly and monthly totals.

Understanding Peptide Costs

The cost of a peptide vial alone doesn't tell the whole story. Two vials at the same price but different sizes yield very different per-dose costs. This calculator helps you compare vendors on an apples-to-apples basis by breaking the price down to the dose level.

When comparing shops, also consider shipping costs, minimum order quantities, and any bulk discounts that may bring down your effective per-vial price.

Cost Ranges by Peptide Category

Peptide costs vary dramatically by compound class. The ranges below reflect research-grade peptide pricing across vendors listed on Peptigrity, using mid-range dose protocols. Use the calculator above with your specific vendor's price for exact numbers.

Tissue Repair Peptides

PeptideTypical Vial PriceCommon DoseDaily Cost Estimate
BPC-157$25-$50 (5-10 mg)250-500 mcg/day$0.63-$2.50
TB-500$30-$60 (5-10 mg)2-5 mg 2×/week$1.70-$4.30 (amortized)
GHK-Cu$20-$45 (50 mg)1-2 mg/day$0.40-$1.80

GLP-1 / Weight Management Peptides

PeptideTypical Vial PriceCommon DoseWeekly Cost Estimate
Semaglutide$80-$250 (2-5 mg)250-2,500 mcg/week$10-$50
Tirzepatide$100-$300 (5-15 mg)2.5-15 mg/week$17-$50
Retatrutide$120-$280 (4-12 mg)1-12 mg/week$10-$35

Growth Hormone Secretagogues

PeptideTypical Vial PriceCommon DoseDaily Cost Estimate
Ipamorelin$20-$40 (5 mg)100-300 mcg/day$0.40-$2.40
CJC-1295 without DAC$20-$45 (5 mg)100 mcg/day$0.40-$0.90
Sermorelin$25-$55 (5 mg)100-300 mcg/day$0.50-$3.30

Cognitive & Neuroprotection Peptides

PeptideTypical Vial PriceCommon DoseDaily Cost Estimate
Selank$15-$35 (5 mg)250-500 mcg/day$0.75-$3.50
Semax$15-$35 (5 mg)200-500 mcg/day$0.60-$3.50

Note: These are approximate ranges for research-grade peptides. Compounding pharmacy prices for FDA-regulated compounds such as semaglutide and tirzepatide differ substantially from research-grade pricing.

Ancillary Costs Most Buyers Forget

The vial price captures 70-85% of total peptide cost. The remainder comes from supplies and shipping that most calculators ignore.

SupplyTypical CostLasts
Bacteriostatic water (30 mL)$5-$1510-15 reconstitutions
Insulin syringes (100-count box)$10-$18100 injections
Alcohol swabs (200-count box)$4-$8200 injections
Cold shipping (if required)$5-$15 per order1 shipment

For a single-peptide protocol such as BPC-157 at 250 mcg/day using a 10 mg vial, ancillary costs add approximately $0.15-$0.30 per dose on top of the peptide cost. This matters less for expensive compounds like semaglutide but can represent 15-25% of the true cost for inexpensive peptides.

How to Compare Peptide Prices Across Vendors

Sticker price comparisons between vendors are misleading without normalizing for 3 variables - vial size, purity, and included supplies.

Normalize to Cost per Milligram

The most reliable comparison metric is cost per milligram of active peptide. Divide the vial price by the vial size in mg. A $45 vial of 10 mg BPC-157 costs $4.50/mg. A $28 vial of 5 mg costs $5.60/mg. The cheaper vial is more expensive per milligram.

Factor in Purity

A vial labeled "10 mg" at 95% purity contains 9.5 mg of actual peptide. The same vial at 99% purity contains 9.9 mg. At equal prices, the 99% vial delivers 4.2% more active compound. Independent HPLC purity testing is the only way to verify purity claims. Check lab test results on Peptigrity before comparing costs, or use the purity comparison tool to see tested purity across brands side by side.

Check What's Included

Some vendors include bacteriostatic water and syringes with vial purchases. Others charge separately. A $55 "kit" that includes BAC water and syringes may cost less overall than a $40 vial plus $12 for water and $15 for syringes from separate sources.

Stacking Costs - Multi-Peptide Protocols

Many protocols combine 2-3 peptides in a stack, which multiplies monthly cost. The calculator handles one peptide at a time - run it separately for each compound, then add the results.

StackCompoundsCombined Daily/Weekly CostCombined Monthly Cost
BPC-157 + TB-500 (Wolverine)BPC-157 250 mcg/day + TB-500 2.5 mg 2×/week~$2.50-$5.00/day~$70-$140
CJC-1295 + IpamorelinCJC-1295 100 mcg + Ipamorelin 200 mcg, 5×/week~$1.50-$3.50/day~$42-$98
GLP-1 monotherapySemaglutide 1 mg/week~$20-$50/week~$80-$200

When Cheaper Vials Cost More - The Purity-Adjusted Cost

The lowest-priced vial is not always the cheapest per dose of active peptide. A vial with 95% purity delivers less active compound than one at 99% purity, even at identical label weights.

Purity-adjusted cost per mg = Vial price ÷ (Vial size × Purity %)

MetricVendor A (tested 99.1%)Vendor B (no test data)
Vial price$48$22
Labeled vial size10 mg10 mg
Estimated active content9.91 mgUnknown
Cost per mg (labeled)$4.80$2.20
Cost per mg (purity-adjusted)$4.84Unknown

Vendor B appears 54% cheaper - but without third-party purity data, the actual active content is unknown. If that vial tests at 85% purity, the true cost per mg of active peptide rises to $2.59/mg. This is why Peptigrity publishes independent HPLC and mass spectrometry test results. Cost per dose only means something when the dose contains what it claims.

Vial Size vs Shelf Life - The Hidden Cost of Wasted Peptide

Larger vials offer better per-milligram pricing, but only if you use the full vial before it degrades. Reconstituted peptides stored in bacteriostatic water at 2-8°C remain stable for approximately 28-30 days. Any peptide remaining after that window is wasted.

Metric10 mg vial5 mg vial
Doses per vial (250 mcg)4020
Days to use full vial40 days20 days
Within 28-day window?No - 12 doses wastedYes
Effective doses2820
Vial price$45$28
Effective cost per dose$1.61$1.40

The 10 mg vial is cheaper per milligram, but at this dosing frequency, 30% of the peptide expires before use. The smaller vial delivers every dose within the stability window and costs less per effective dose. For complete storage guidance, see how to store peptides.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate peptide cost per dose?

Divide the vial price by the number of doses in the vial. Doses per vial = vial size (in mcg) ÷ your dose per administration (in mcg). A $40 vial containing 10 mg (10,000 mcg) of BPC-157 at 250 mcg per dose delivers 40 doses at a cost of $1.00 per dose.

Is a more expensive peptide always better quality?

Price reflects manufacturing costs, testing overhead, vendor margin, and brand positioning - not purity directly. A $50 vial from a vendor publishing independent HPLC lab tests showing 99%+ purity provides more certainty than a $20 vial with no test data. The best value indicator is cost per milligram of verified active peptide, not sticker price.

How much does a typical peptide protocol cost per month?

Monthly costs range from approximately $20-$60 for single-peptide tissue repair protocols (BPC-157 or TB-500), $40-$100 for growth hormone secretagogue stacks (CJC-1295 + ipamorelin), and $80-$250 for GLP-1 compounds (semaglutide, tirzepatide). Multi-peptide stacks multiply these costs.

Should I buy larger vials to save money?

Larger vials nearly always cost less per milligram, but the savings only materialize if you consume the full vial within the 28-30 day stability window after reconstitution. Calculate your total dose requirement over 28 days (dose × frequency × 28) and compare it to the vial size. Buy the vial size that most closely matches your 28-day consumption.

Do I need to factor in bacteriostatic water and syringe costs?

Ancillary supplies add approximately $0.15-$0.30 per dose - meaningful for inexpensive peptides but marginal for compounds like semaglutide where the peptide itself dominates total cost. Factor these in for accurate budgeting, especially for multi-month protocols.

How do compounding pharmacy prices compare to research peptide prices?

Compounding pharmacy semaglutide and tirzepatide typically cost $150-$500+ per month with a prescription, compared to $80-$250 for research-grade vials. Compounding pharmacies operate under FDA 503A/503B regulations and provide pharmaceutical-grade products with regulatory oversight. Research-grade peptides are sold for laboratory use only and carry different quality assurance and legal considerations.

This calculator is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Peptides discussed may be investigational compounds not approved by the FDA for human use. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. Peptigrity is an independent review platform and does not sell, endorse, or recommend specific products or vendors.

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