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Hospira Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, in sealed 30 mL multiple-dose vials with 0.9% benzyl alcohol. Factory sealed and shipped fast from the USA.
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Every pack is the same Hospira 30 mL multiple-dose vial, factory-sealed with Hospira's label and NDC 0409-3977-01. The more vials you order, the lower the price per vial.
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Hospira Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic pharmaceutical water preparation used as a diluent or solvent for compatible injectable drugs.
The individual 30 mL vial is NDC 0409-3977-01. A manufacturer tray is NDC 0409-3977-03. The label names Hospira, Inc. as the distributor and benzyl alcohol 0.9% (9 mg/mL) as the preservative.
| Product name | Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Hospira, Inc. |
| Individual vial NDC | 0409-3977-01 |
| Manufacturer tray NDC | 0409-3977-03 |
| Fill volume | 30 mL |
| Container | Multiple-dose plastic fliptop vial |
| Base | Water for Injection |
| Preservative | Benzyl alcohol |
| Concentration | 0.9% |
| Benzyl alcohol strength | 9 mg/mL |
| pH | 5.7 |
| Product characteristics | Sterile, nonpyrogenic |
| Purpose | Drug diluent or solvent |
| Storage | 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) |
| Label warning | Not for use in neonates |
We sell Hospira Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, and nothing else under that name. No generics or look-alikes in the same listing.
The 30 mL vial is NDC 0409-3977-01. A manufacturer tray is NDC 0409-3977-03.
No repackaging, no relabeling, no split trays. If an order arrives damaged, we replace it.
Orders before 2pm ET ship same business day, with tracking on every order.
Questions about the label or your order are usually answered within 5–10 minutes.
"Bac water" is short for bacteriostatic water. Hospira bac water is one specific product: Hospira's FDA-approved Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, with its own NDC number. Many products sold online as "bac water" are labeled for research or laboratory use, carry no NDC, and don't always name who made them.
| Hospira Bacteriostatic Water | Generic / research-labeled bac water | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Hospira, Inc. (Pfizer), named on the label | Varies; often not stated |
| FDA status | Approved drug product (NDA 018802) | Often "for research use only" |
| NDC number | 0409-3977-01 | Usually none |
| Standard | USP, sterile, nonpyrogenic | Varies by seller |
| Preservative | 0.9% benzyl alcohol, stated on label | Varies; check the label |
| Characteristics | Sterile, nonpyrogenic | Varies by seller |
It takes about a minute to check a vial. Every Hospira 30 mL vial has:
If anything doesn't match, don't use it.
How to check a vialThe difference is the preservative. Hospira bacteriostatic water contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol, so a multiple-dose vial can be entered more than once. Sterile water for injection has no preservative and comes in single-dose containers.
| Feature | Hospira Bacteriostatic Water | Sterile Water for Injection |
|---|---|---|
| Water for Injection base | Yes | Yes |
| Sterile | Yes | Yes |
| Nonpyrogenic | Yes | Yes |
| Bacteriostatic preservative | Yes | No |
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.9% in the Hospira 30 mL vial | None |
| Container use | Multiple-dose | Single-dose |
| Neonates | Not for use (label warning) | Preservative-free |
The important difference is the preservative.
Store an unopened vial at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), as the label directs. Once opened, standard multiple-dose vial practice is to date the vial and discard it within 28 days.
Room temperature, out of direct light. No fridge needed.
Write the date on the vial; use aseptic technique for every entry.
Follow the storage instructions of the product you mixed it with.
It's cloudy, has particles, or the seal is damaged.
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Verified buyers only · photos of the sealed vial and label welcomeYou can buy Hospira bacteriostatic water online from Hospira Bac Water, in sealed 30 mL vials (NDC 0409-3977-01), in packs of 1, 5, 10 or 25. Medical suppliers carry it too, though many require a medical license, and walk-in pharmacies rarely stock it.
Where to buy Hospira bac waterThere's no official ranking, but Hospira is the name most buyers look for. It's an FDA-approved product from a known manufacturer (Hospira, part of Pfizer), it meets the USP standard, and the 30 mL vial carries NDC 0409-3977-01.
Hospira vs generic bac water"Bac water" is the general name for bacteriostatic water. Hospira bac water is one specific, FDA-approved version: Hospira's Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP (NDC 0409-3977-01). Many generic bac waters sold online are labeled for research use and have no NDC.
Rarely off the shelf. Retail pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens don't usually stock it. Some can order it in, so call ahead. Most buyers order it online.
Where to buy Hospira bac waterYes. Hospira has been part of Pfizer since 2015, which is why it's also searched as "Pfizer bacteriostatic water." The label lists Hospira, Inc. as the distributor.
The individual 30 mL vial is NDC 0409-3977-01. A manufacturer tray is NDC 0409-3977-03.
It's the preservative that makes the water "bacteriostatic": it stops bacteria from multiplying in the vial, so the vial can be entered more than once. 0.9% means 9 mg per mL.
The label directs storage at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Standard multiple-dose vial practice is to discard it within 28 days of first opening.
Not before opening. The label says to store it at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Once mixed with another product, follow that product's storage instructions.
No. Bacteriostatic water contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol and comes in multiple-dose vials. Sterile water has no preservative and is single-use.
Bacteriostatic vs sterile waterCheck for "Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP," Hospira, Inc., NDC 0409-3977-01, a 30 mL multiple-dose plastic fliptop vial, and benzyl alcohol 0.9% (9 mg/mL).
How to check a vialNo. We stock the Hospira 30 mL multiple-dose vial only, in packs of 1, 5, 10 and 25.
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