Pharmacy or online
Where to Buy Bacteriostatic Water
To buy bacteriostatic water in Europe, look to specialist suppliers rather than a pharmacy, where it is rarely in stock. OXpeptides sells the 3 mL vial at €10.90 with delivery in 4–6 working days.
- 0.9%
- benzyl alcohol
- 3 mL
- per vial
- 28 days
- after first puncture
- 4.5–7.0
- pH range (USP)
Why chemists rarely stock it
Bacteriostatic water is mostly a North American format. European pharmacies work with different products, so it is rarely on the shelf or in the wholesaler list.
When a pharmacy can get it, the product is usually a registered medicine, ordered in and often supplied only on prescription.
| Criterion | Pharmacy in Europe | OXpeptides |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriostatic water in stock | Rarely | Yes, 3 mL vial |
| Prescription | Often, if it is a registered medicine | Not needed for a research reagent |
| Price | Varies, special order | €10.90 per vial |
| Lead time | Several days on order, if available | 4–6 working days, tracked |
| What you get instead | Sterile water ampoules or 0.9% saline | Bac Water 3 mL, 0.9% benzyl alcohol |
What the pharmacy offers instead
Ask at the counter and you will usually be offered one of two things. Neither contains benzyl alcohol, so both are single-use once opened.
- Sterile water in ampoules, without preservative
- Sodium chloride 0.9% (saline) in ampoules or small bottles
Where to buy
OXpeptides
Bac Water 3 mL
€10.90
- 3 mL glass vial, 0.9% benzyl alcohol
- Delivered in 4–6 working days, shipped from Europe
- Shipping €9.90, free on orders over €120
- 30-day returns, full refund
This water is sold and shipped by OXpeptides, from a warehouse in Europe.
Buying it online in Europe
Most labs in Europe order bacteriostatic water from a specialist supplier. OXpeptides sells a sealed 3 mL vial with 0.9% benzyl alcohol for €10.90.
Parcels are shipped from Europe with tracking and arrive in 4–6 working days in the EU and Norway. Shipping is €9.90, free over €120, and returns are accepted for 30 days.
What to check before you order
Whoever you buy from, read the label details before paying. A good listing states them clearly.
- Benzyl alcohol at 0.9%
- A sealed glass vial with a stopper and crimp cap
- A stated shelf life and storage temperature
- Shipping from within Europe, with tracking
Common questions
Can I buy bacteriostatic water at a pharmacy in Europe?
Rarely. Most European pharmacies do not keep it in stock. Some can order it, often on prescription when it is a registered medicine.
Is bacteriostatic water sold over the counter in the UK?
It is not a standard high-street item. Chemists usually offer sterile water or saline ampoules instead, which contain no preservative.
Where do labs in Europe buy bacteriostatic water?
From specialist suppliers online. OXpeptides ships a 3 mL vial from Europe for €10.90 with delivery in 4–6 working days.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is €9.90 and free on orders over €120. Every parcel is tracked.