Why do each “IV Drip Skin Vitamin” have different prices/formulas?
- Nabi
- Jul 18
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 26
And why you shouldn't just choose the cheapest
IV Drip skin vitamin injection is the delivery of vitamins and nutrients directly into the bloodstream through the veins. With this method, the body can absorb more than 90% of the important substances in a short period of time, unlike eating vitamins that have to go through the process of digestion, absorption and lose some of their effectiveness in the digestive system. Therefore, it is not surprising that IV Drip has become a popular health and beauty procedure among people who want clear results in terms of skin, immunity and body recovery.
But when we start comparing prices across clinics, we find significant differences. Some offer services for a few hundred baht, while others cost thousands or more. Or when comparing formulas within the clinics themselves, there are many formulas and prices. The question is, "Why?" and what criteria should we use to make a decision?
The answer to the difference is divided into 5 main points that you should know before deciding to inject vitamins into your body.
1. Even if the color of the vitamins is the same, it is not an indicator of their quality or other ingredients.
One common misconception is that skin vitamins with the same color, whether yellow, pink or clear, are all the same formula. But in reality, the color of the vitamin does not tell us anything about the type or quality of the substance inside. The color can come from natural colorants, B-complex vitamins or even vitamin C, which have their own unique color. But each clinic may add the active ingredient in completely different proportions. For example, one clinic may use 600 milligrams of glutathione, while another may only use 100 milligrams, or use glutathione from different sources, which have varying levels of purity.
Therefore, even if vitamins look the same color or look similar on the outside , you cannot use your “eyes” to tell what’s inside or how good it is. This results in skin vitamins from different places having different prices, even if they look the same color.
2. The formula, concentration and quality of the drug determine the price (and results).
There is no set formula for IV Drip vitamins. One formula may contain vitamin C, NAC, Glutathione, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Collagen or even specialized antioxidants. In medical terms, each type of use must have an appropriate amount per day to avoid overdose or causing an imbalance in the body. For example, receiving too much vitamin C in people with kidney problems may increase the risk of calcium oxalate crystallization.
In addition, higher concentrations often come from medical-grade ingredients that are sterile, imported, and FDA-approved, meaning the formula costs are higher and are safer than cheap, uncertified vitamins.
On the contrary, sometimes some clinics may claim that cheap vitamin formulas contain vitamin C, but in fact they may add it in the lowest dose to save costs. If the vitamin is not taken in sufficient amounts, it will result in unclear results or the need to come in for frequent IV drips.
Simply put, even if the IV bottle contains the same types of vitamins, the “concentration and source” are the real key factors that affect both price and quality.
3. Choosing a formula should be the one that best addresses your skin problems, rather than the cheapest price.
Providing IV Drip vitamins for the skin that give clear results is not just a matter of “mixing several types of vitamins together”, but requires a detailed analysis of each person’s skin and health problems before designing a formula that suits each person’s specific goals, because each person’s body has a different response system. Using the same general formula for everyone may not give you the results you expect, or worse, no clear changes at all.
At Pure Clinic, we have developed specialized vitamin formulas, designed by doctors, to meet the skin and health problems of our customers at different times, such as:
Pure Glowy for those who want bright, dewy, youthful skin naturally by combining Vitamin C and Vitamin B to give you bright, lively skin.
Pure Rosy is suitable for people with dark, pale skin because this formula not only helps restore white, bright, and moisturized skin, but also helps increase blood circulation, restoring freshness to the face.
Pure Revive is for those who want deep skin whitening care due to accumulated skin damage, overwork, fatigue, or weak immunity. This formula helps restore energy levels at the cellular level, refreshing the body from within.
And Pure NAD+ is suitable for anti-aging or those who want to restore cells at the mitochondrial level with NAD+, which plays an important role in DNA repair and the body's energy metabolism.
All formulas can be adjusted for drip frequency based on the advice of the case’s physician to ensure that your body receives the most “on point” and “safe” dose.
Having a specific formula and individual analysis like this is why the price of a real-world IV drip vitamin may be higher than a general formula, but in the long run, it is more worthwhile because you get visible results from the first few times, without having to risk unnecessary money.
4. Safety from assessment and care by a doctor
Although vitamin injections may seem like a minor procedure, in reality, it is “injecting fluid directly into the bloodstream”. If there is no physical examination or initial health assessment, or if there is an allergy to certain substances, it may cause acute allergic reactions, blood congestion, or electrolyte imbalance, which can be dangerous.
Quality clinics will have expert doctors assessing every case before injection, have emergency equipment prepared, and a team that can accurately observe any abnormalities during the drip. Meanwhile, some cheap clinics may not have regular doctors or use uncertified personnel, which increases risks that you may not have expected.
5. Equipment and environment standards are the foundation of safety.
Equipment used in the IV Drip process, whether needles, saline lines, or drug mixing kits, should be single-use, sterile and certified by the relevant agency. If reused or cheap equipment is chosen that is not up to standard, there is a risk of bloodstream infections or inflammation that may be severe enough to require hospitalization.
Meanwhile, the procedure room should be a separate area with a system for controlling cleanliness and proper disposal of medical waste. Of course, these are reflected in the cost of services that customers may not see, but are the heart of true care.
Summary
Choosing to inject skin vitamins is not just a matter of beauty, which some people only see as "cheap", but it is a matter of "understanding the body" and "health safety" in the long term. What is more important than a cheap price is value for money. Choosing a clinic that cares about the quality of the medicine, cleanliness standards, and has a team of professional doctors to take care of you at a reasonable price is always a more worthwhile investment.
At Pure Clinic, we prioritize every element of care, from selecting medical-grade vitamins, to formulas designed by doctors, to post-procedure care in a clean, safe, and private atmosphere, with a team of expert doctors ready to provide straightforward advice.
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