bpc-157 catalog name Injectable Peptide for Healing & Recovery BPC 157 UK: Identity, Evidence

Endocrinology 124 : 28442850

KEY DETAILS Sterile, nonpyrogenic water for injection Contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative Suitable for multiple withdrawals from a single vial Standard solvent for reconstituting lyophilized peptide compounds Supplied in a 10mL glass vial with rubber stopper and flip-off cap WHAT RESEARCHERS SHOULD KNOW Bacteriostatic water differs from sterile water the benzyl alcohol preservative allows multi-use Always use proper aseptic technique when withdrawing from the vial Store at room temperature (1530C) before opening Once opened, use within 28 days Do not freeze bacteriostatic water

The most commonly reported effects are mild and transient: slight headache or nasal irritation with intranasal use, and minor injection site sensitivity with the subcutaneous route

Comment: A few commenters recommended that CMS allow the O/O E/M visit complexity add-on code (HCPCS code G2211) to be reported alongside other CPT codes, such as those describing other E/M visits furnished to beneficiaries in other settings of care including nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and the patient's home