Low-T Clinic stops HCG injections. Source Recommendations Requested...

[GeriatricOne]

At the Low T Clinic this morning I was informed the clinic would no longer provide HCG injections. Insurance companies are no longer covering the cost.

The clinic did gave me a prescription for HCG and needles, but it's going to cost me $175.00 every 60 days through Wallgreens pharmacy. Wow!

Anyone have suggestions where I can use my prescription for a much less expensive supply? And what brands should I use (or not use)?

Thanks in advance...

[FRDave]

A compounding pharmacy will probably be the cheapest if looking to purchase with a script. Otherwise, you can get 5 units of 5,000IU over seas for a little under $100 shipped, and this will last you a good 6 months or longer.

Dave

[GeriatricOne]

Thanks for the reply.

Good for 6 months? The pharmacist today told me the bottle was only good for 60 days. Perhaps that is once it is mixed with water?

[FRDave]

Thanks for the reply.

Good for 6 months? The pharmacist today told me the bottle was only good for 60 days. Perhaps that is once it is mixed with water?

Correct, once constituted its shelf life is ~30 days in fridge.

Dave

[HRTstudent]

Didn't Dr Crisler post something about it being able to be in the freezer? Can't really recall this because I don't use HCG ... but he said something to the effect of he was "wrong" on how long HCG can last.

[Rusty11]

Didn't Dr Crisler post something about it being able to be in the freezer? Can't really recall this because I don't use HCG... but he said something to the effect of he was "wrong" on how long HCG can last.

Are you saying he was wrong, i.e., it will last longer in the freezer? Hope so...I load 'em up when I mix it and stick pins in the freezer. Everywhere I read, I see different timeframes...anywhere from 30-90 days. Maybe I should get the 2000iu vials just to be safe.

[zerodarkthirty]

Are you saying he was wrong, i.e., it will last longer in the freezer? Hope so...I load 'em up when I mix it and stick pins in the freezer. Everywhere I read, I see different timeframes...anywhere from 30-90 days. Maybe I should get the 2000iu vials just to be safe.

Care to disclose your reliable purchasing source, Rusty (or others)? Thanks! I shudder at not knowing where to look on the internet for a quality product.

[Ryanmcd]

I freeze it and have no issues, also I found the compounded stuff is not as good as the overseas stuff and the Norvel is better then it all. The compounded I had to use 150 a day to get the same effect of 100 of the overseas, the Norvel I use 80. Also the compounded stuff is hit or miss and have had to go up to 200 a shot before and I like to keep consistant.



This is going off of daily 100IU shots for the past 300 days.

So in order from best to worst.

1. Norvel 10k
2. Ovidac / Hucog
3. Compounded

[APIs]

Stay with the Rx IMO. You know what you're getting. You can use the reconstituted solution as long as it remains clear. I use mine up to 90 days sometimes or until the vial is empty. You can also fill up insulin needles and freeze them like other members here do if you have the time. They're good indefinitely then. Let a frozen one sit on the counter for 10 minutes & it's ready for injection.

[GeriatricOne]

Thank you all for your replies!

[ctenosaura]

Can't really recall this because I don't use HCG....

HRT Student, are you on test?

[HRTstudent]

HRT Student, are you on test?

Yes

Are you saying he was wrong, i.e., it will last longer in the freezer? Hope so...I load 'em up when I mix it and stick pins in the freezer. Everywhere I read, I see different timeframes...anywhere from 30-90 days. Maybe I should get the 2000iu vials just to be safe.

Yea, I would look it up to be sure, but there was some good/authoritative info released that talked about HCG keeping it's potency past the magical 30-day mark. I'm not sure on the specifics but it's not that old of a thread on his forum.