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Melanotan-2 Cost 2026: Pricing Comparison Across Supply Models
| Supplier Type | Per-Vial Cost (10mg) | Purity Range | HPLC Verification | Bulk Discount Available | Total Protocol Cost (3-Month) | Bottom Line ||—|—|—|—|—|—|| Budget International Suppliers | $25–$40 | 90–94% | Rarely included | Yes (15–25% at 5+ vials) | $
This comparison does not assign a generated winner or score.
- | Supplier Type | Per-Vial Cost (10mg) | Purity Range | HPLC Verification | Bulk Discount Available | Total Protocol Cost (3-Month) | Bottom Line ||—|—|—|—|—|—|| Budget International Suppliers | $25–$40 | 90–94% | Rarely included | Yes (15–25% at 5+ vials) | $100–$160 | Lowest upfront cost but inconsistent purity. Suitable only for preliminary feasibility testing where exact dosing precision isn't critical || Mid-Tier Domestic Suppliers | $45–$60 | 95–97% | Sometimes included | Yes (10–20% at 3+ vials) | $180–$240 | Balanced cost-to-quality ratio for established protocols. Purity adequate for most research applications with moderate batch consistency || Premium Research-Grade Suppliers | $65–$85 | 98%+ pharmaceutical grade | Always included with COA | Yes (20–30% at 5+ vials) | $260–$340 | Highest reproducibility and lowest contamination risk. Necessary for protocols requiring dosing precision below 50mcg variance || Compounding Pharmacies (503B) | $90–$150 | 99%+ USP grade | FDA overs
- The table excludes ancillary costs (bacteriostatic water, syringes, storage) which add $40–$60 regardless of supplier tier. Bulk discounts become meaningful at 5+ vial purchases. A researcher buying five 10mg vials at $65 each with a 25% bulk discount pays $244 total ($48.80 per vial), crossing below mid-tier per-unit pricing while maintaining premium purity standards.