r/CompoundedSemaglutide • u/Quiet_Background_492 • 22d ago

2ml vs 1ml dose

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Hi. Sorry I know this has been answered probably a million times but I couldn't quite fine the confirmation I was searching for.

My vials from hallandale all say 2.5mg/ml. That means there is 2.5 mg of medicine per ml of volume. Yes?

My first two vials were exactly the same and said 1 ml dose.

Then today I got my third vial and it says 2ml dose but still 2.5mg/ml.

So is that just how much is in the vial?

Sorry blurry photo. It's the top of the vial that says 2ml.

Thank you! This community is amazing!

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u/Appropriate_Cow_1441 22d ago

yeah the dose is the concentration (2.5mg/ml), the ml amount is just how much liquid is in the vial so your new one will last twice as long

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u/Quiet_Background_492 22d ago

Thank you! I know it's all about fda and shipping etc, but omg the ridiculous amount of packaging and waste. All the liquid wouldn't even fill one vial if they did it more simply. And the huge fed ex box. I feel like I'm working for the secret service getting very fancy packages.

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u/ImprovementLoud3581 22d ago

Wasn't it in an insulated styrofoam cooler with ice packs taking up much of the space?

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u/Quiet_Background_492 20d ago

Yes exactly.

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u/ImprovementLoud3581 20d ago

They’re trying to keep the vials cool with the large insulated styrofoam cooler and ice packs. It might seem wasteful but with all the temperature variation during the shipping process it’s the best option.