How do I calculate true peptide cost?
To calculate the true cost of peptides, you must account for the base price per vial, shipping costs (which can be $20-$50), and payment processing fees (often 3-10%). This tool helps you amortize these fixed costs over your total dosage to find the actual price per milligram and per month.
The Sticker Price Is
A Lie
Protocols don’t get expensive all at once. They leak money quietly — shipping, waste, overbuying, and bad assumptions.
Cost Parameters
Enter USD prices below. Results will convert to USD at 1x.
True Cost Breakdown
Total Upfront (USD)
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Cost / Dose
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Cost / Month
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Results assume perfect efficiency. Real-world usage often costs 10-20% more due to waste.
This tool reveals cost structure — it does not recommend vendors or purchasing decisions.
Hidden "Leakage" Analysis
Stop The Leaks
See exactly how much money you lose to shipping inefficiencies, payment fees, and waste annually.
Where Your Money Actually Goes
The Shipping Tax
Repeated small orders quietly add up over long protocols.
The Payment Fee Drift
Crypto, card, and conversion fees compound over time.
The “Just in Case” Overbuy
Extra vials feel safe — until they expire unused.
When Cost Becomes a Protocol Problem
Free
One-off cost calculation
- Cost per dose check
- Basic fee analysis
- No saved history
- No trend visibility
- No protocol context
Protocol Cost Continuity
For long-term planning
- Saved cost history
- Cost trends across cycles
- Inventory-aware forecasting
- Fewer surprise reorders
- Predictable monthly spend
Researchers Buying Smarter — Not Cheaper
"Helped me plan my annual budget properly instead of guessing month to month."
"I finally stopped getting surprised by shipping fees every few weeks."
"The breakdown helped me see the pattern in my spending I was missing."
Common Questions
Why is the cost per dose higher than I expected?
Most people calculate Cost = Price / Doses. But you must add shipping ($20-$60) and payment fees (3-10%) to the total before dividing.
What is the 'Shipping Tax'?
We call it a tax because it's a fixed cost. If you buy one $30 vial and pay $20 shipping, your effective price is $50. Buying bulk lowers this 'tax' per vial.
Does this affect payment choice?
Yes. Crypto often has gas fees or exchange fees, while cards might have surcharges. This calculator reveals the real impact.
What is 'Dead Space' waste cost?
Every injection leaves liquid in the needle. If you lose 10% of your vial to dead space, your effective cost per mg goes up by 10%.
Is this buying advice?
No. This calculator shows cost mechanics, not buying recommendations. It helps you plan valid budgets.
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Educational use only. Not financial or medical advice.