How Much Does Compounded Glutathione Cost? (2026 Price Guide)

Glutathione is requested almost entirely as a sterile injectable, occasionally as a nasal spray, and the price you are quoted depends heavily on vial size and concentration rather than on the ingredient itself.

Why glutathione is compounded

There is no FDA-approved injectable glutathione product in the United States. Patients prescribed it receive a compounded preparation from a licensed pharmacy.

Because it is injectable, it must be made in a sterile compounding facility. That is a meaningfully smaller pool of pharmacies than for capsules or creams, and it is the main structural reason prices are less competitive than on a common oral compound.

Its regulatory status, briefly

Glutathione sits in Category 1 of FDA's 503A bulk drug substances review — substances under evaluation, which pharmacies may compound with under FDA's interim enforcement policy while the review is pending.

Unlike some Category 1 substances, FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee voted in favour of including glutathione on the 503A bulks list. FDA has not issued a final rule, so the interim policy still governs, but the advisory position here is supportive rather than against.

We mention it because it is a fair question when you are being asked to pay cash for a compounded preparation, and the answer for glutathione is comparatively reassuring.

What compounded glutathione costs

Across active pharmacies on Compounding Finder, glutathione quotes commonly fall between roughly $41 and $130, with the median near $60.

What moves it:

Vial size and concentration. Priced by total drug in the vial. A larger multi-dose vial costs more up front and usually less per dose.

Sterile compounding. Non-negotiable for the injectable form, and the reason the field is small.

Form. Nasal spray is an occasional request and is priced as its own preparation.

Shipping. Sterile preparations often ship cold or with specific handling; some pharmacies include that, some add it.

See current listings on the glutathione comparison page.

What to check before comparing

Beyond-use date. A sterile compounded preparation has a defined shelf life. A larger, cheaper-per-dose vial is only cheaper if you use it in time.

Concentration, stated explicitly. "Glutathione 200 mg/mL, 30 mL vial" and "glutathione" are not the same request. Without the concentration you will get numbers you cannot line up against each other.

Whether supplies are included. Syringes and swabs are sometimes bundled and sometimes not.

Prescription requirements

Glutathione is prescription-only when compounded for injection. A licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy cannot dispense it without a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber.

Your prescription should state the concentration, the vial size, the total quantity, and the directions. Compounding Finder does not prescribe glutathione, does not advise on whether it is appropriate for any condition, and does not dispense it. FDA notes that compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed for safety, effectiveness, or quality before dispensing — see Compounding and the FDA.

Comparing quotes

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Quotes come back by email, usually within one to two business days. You choose the pharmacy, and pricing is set by the pharmacy directly with you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does compounded glutathione cost? Most quotes fall between roughly $41 and $130, with a median near $60. Vial size and concentration account for most of the spread.

Why do only a few pharmacies quote it? Injectable glutathione requires sterile compounding, and far fewer pharmacies hold that capability than compound capsules and creams.

Is there an FDA-approved injectable glutathione? No. It is available only as a compounded preparation, and compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.

Is glutathione at risk of being restricted? It sits in Category 1 of FDA's 503A bulks review, and FDA's advisory committee voted in favour of including it on the permanent list. No final rule has issued, so the interim policy still applies.

Do I need a prescription? Yes.

Compounding Finder is a price-comparison service, not a pharmacy and not a prescriber. We do not dispense medication or advise on treatment. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Always talk to your prescriber and dispensing pharmacist about whether a compounded preparation is appropriate for you.