Pfizer (Hospira) Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP — 30 mL Multiple-Dose Vial
Genuine Pfizer Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP, made by Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company. Each 30 mL multiple-dose plastic fliptop vial contains sterile, non-pyrogenic water for injection preserved with 0.9% (9 mg/mL) benzyl alcohol, so the same vial can be entered repeatedly to dilute or dissolve medications for injection.
Often searched as Hospira bacteriostatic water, Pfizer bac water or bacteriostatic water 30 mL — it is the same product, NDC 0409-3977-03.
Pack Sizes
- Single Vial — one 30 mL vial
- 3-Pack, 5-Pack and 10-Pack — for clinics and smaller practices
- Box of 25 — the full manufacturer tray of 25 vials
- Case of 100 — four trays of 25 vials, our lowest per-vial price
Choose your pack size above. Free shipping on orders over $299.99.
NDC and Product Identifiers
- NDC (as printed on the carton): 0409-3977-03
- 11-digit NDC: 00409-3977-03 (00409397703)
- Manufacturer: Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company
- Brand: Pfizer
Common Uses
- Reconstitution and dilution: a diluent for medications that must be dissolved or diluted before injection, including antibiotics, biologics, hormone therapies and peptides.
- Multiple preparations from one vial: the benzyl alcohol preservative allows repeated withdrawals from the same vial.
Trusted by hospitals, clinics, compounding pharmacies and research labs.
Specifications
- Volume: 30 mL per vial
- Container: multiple-dose plastic fliptop vial
- Preservative: 0.9% (9 mg/mL) benzyl alcohol
- Quality: USP, sterile, non-pyrogenic
- Function: solvent/diluent only — contains no active therapeutic agent and is not for injection alone
Storage and Handling
- Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). Protect from freezing.
- Use aseptic technique for every entry into the vial.
- Follow the product labeling and your facility's policy for how long an opened multiple-dose vial may be used.
Important Safety Information
- Not for use in newborns. Benzyl alcohol has been associated with toxicity in neonates.
- Do not inject intravenously without first adding a medication that makes the solution approximately isotonic.
- Always read the full manufacturer labeling before use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hospira bacteriostatic water the same as Pfizer bacteriostatic water?
Yes. Hospira is a Pfizer company, and this product carries the Hospira NDC 0409-3977-03. The two names refer to the same vial.
What is the difference between bacteriostatic water and sterile water for injection?
Bacteriostatic water contains a benzyl alcohol preservative and comes in a multiple-dose vial. Sterile water for injection has no preservative and is intended for single use.
How many vials come in a box and in a case?
A box (manufacturer tray) holds 25 vials. A case holds four trays, 100 vials in total.
Can I buy a single vial?
Yes. Vials are available individually and in packs of 3, 5, 10, 25 and 100.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes, shipping is free on orders over $299.99.
