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            "a": "Confirm the NDC matches the FDA directory, the flip-top seal is fully intact, and the lot number and expiry date are clearly printed on the vial. Missing labeling, unlisted NDCs, or repackaged containers are key red flags."
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            "a": "USP bacteriostatic water contains benzyl alcohol — 0.9% (9 mg/mL) in the 30 ml Hospira vial — which inhibits bacterial growth and permits multiple draws from one vial without spoilage, unlike single-use sterile water."
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            "a": "Preppin Peppers carries 30 ml bacteriostatic water alongside the reconstitution pens and 3 ml glass cartridges it's meant to pair with. Rather than comparing brands on price, focus on what actually tells you a vial is legitimate: check that it prints an NDC number, look that NDC up in the public FDA NDC directory, and confirm the flip-top seal is intact with a clear lot number and expiry date. Be wary of vials with no NDC, a code that doesn't match the directory, or a benzyl-alcohol percentage different from what's printed on the label."
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