Bacteriostatic water is a crucial medical item that many patients use for a myriad of reasons. Patients use bacteriostatic water for injections, irrigation, washing, and other uses. Bacteriostatic water may not be readily available in easy locations to purchase. Not many stores carry it as a standard item. Finding bacteriostatic water may intuitively difficult to find; however, this article will lay out some tips to make finding bacteriostatic water easier. The focus will be on local stores, online stores, and other locations. 

Shop Local At Your Neighborhood Pharmacy

Everyone’s natural instincts will probably lead one to a local drug store or medical supply store for bacteriostatic water. The pharmacy has been the backbone of neighborhood wellness and medicine. The modern pharmacy has adapted to more modern needs such as clothing, electronics, makeup, and even alcohol in some states. The steadily growing inventory of pharmacy does not allow every store to have space for something as sensitive as bacteriostatic water. Pharmacies that are located near a hospital tend to have more medical equipment compared to most neighborhood pharmacies.

Start by locating a local hospital and slowly migrated out until you find the nearest pharmacy. Due to the influx of sick patients, hospital area pharmacies usually have a stronger medical supply. Simply walk up or call the pharmacy and ask if they have bacteriostatic water on hand. Chances are that if they don’t have any, they may mention local pharmacies or medical supply stores that have it. What happens if you don’t live near a hospital?

Most nation-wide pharmacies use the top distributors such as Cardinal and McKesson. They receive frequent shipments during the week by ordering online. Simply visit or call your local pharmacy and mention if they can special order bacteriostatic water for you. Most distributors should have bacteriostatic water from reputable sources. It would be even more beneficial if you provide a particular identifying code such as a UPC, SKU, or NDC number. Work with your local pharmacy as a local means of obtaining bacteriostatic water. This is an over-the-counter product so no prescription from a doctor is needed.

Online Sources For Bacteriostatic Water

It’s no mystery that a vast majority of merchant activity occurs online, especially from mammoth retailer sites such as Amazon. The issue becomes how to assess the purity and validity of the product and seller. Unfortunately, there isn’t really an authority online for bacteriostatic water. There needs to be a thorough look at the company making the water, selling the water, and how it is delivered to its final destination. Many online stores have reviews that are available, but even that needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Companies sometimes use deceptive means to fake reviews. An unofficial answer to that is the website and app Fakespot. Fakespot uses special analytical methods to determine the validity of products. Simply copy and paste the website URL under question. This isn’t an absolute solution, but the chances are better if the reviews on the site match with the Fakespot review.

Many patients buy directly from online retailers that they purchase supplements from. Always search for bacteriostatic water on the site that you may get your injectable supplements from. Do your due diligence and review the site and reviews included. Another tip while searching online sites is to check the certificate of the website. Simply click on the lock symbol next to the website and click on “certificate.” It will tell you whether the certificate is valid or not.

However cliche, there is comfort in finding the strength in branding. Certain names in healthcare are household names and carry the added safety of quality. A few names that pertain to bacteriostatic water are Hospira, Pfizer, and others. The quality of the item is secure and it’s just a matter of verifying the seller and delivery method.

Err On The Side Of Caution

Hopefully, you are better equipped in searching for bacteriostatic water for whatever application you need it for. Understanding a local and online means of purchasing should make the daily tasks of taking mediation easier. No matter where you buy it from, always do the research and scrutinize the source. Always look for signs of tampering such as broken seals and missing caps. Inspect the liquid and make sure that no particles are swirling around. Using all these cautions and tips, you can have better results with your use of bacteriostatic water.