When an injection beats a drip
A vitamin injection is the right answer when you already know the specific nutrient you want, you don’t need a liter of fluids, and you don’t have 30–60 minutes to spare. IM injections also tend to be priced at roughly a quarter to a third of a full drip, which makes them the economical option for a monthly wellness habit.
That said, drips have a place shots don’t — they deliver a balanced blend in a single session, they include rehydration, and they allow for higher total doses. Most of our regulars combine the two: one loaded drip a month, plus a weekly or bi-weekly B12 or Biotin injection in between.
Our injection menu
B12 (methylcobalamin)
The most-requested shot. Methylcobalamin is the bioactive form of B12 — no conversion required. Supports energy metabolism, red blood cell production, and nervous-system function. Especially helpful for vegetarians, vegans, older adults, anyone on acid-blocking medication (which reduces B12 absorption), and clients with a history of fatigue that labs couldn’t otherwise explain.
Vitamin D
Sandy gets roughly 220 sunny days a year, but we also spend a lot of the winter indoors and bundled up. Vitamin D insufficiency is common across Utah adults, particularly October through March. A D injection bypasses the skin-to-liver-to-kidney pathway and lands immediately in your reserves. Popular as a fall/winter monthly.
Biotin (B7)
Hair, skin, nails. Biotin is a cofactor in keratin production, and insufficiency can show up as brittle nails and hair thinning. The IM shot delivers a higher dose than most oral supplements — and bypasses the absorption variability that makes oral biotin hit-or-miss.
B6 (pyridoxine)
Often added when the goal is mood, PMS support, or nausea reduction. Also part of a B-complex stack for metabolism. Less commonly requested solo but frequently added to the B12.
NAD+ IM injection
The intramuscular version of our most-requested longevity therapy. Not a replacement for a full IV course, but a legitimate maintenance option between courses or for clients who want to try NAD+ at a lower commitment level. See our NAD+ page for the full context.
What to expect
- Intake — quick review of medications and recent shots so we don’t double-dose.
- Injection — typically in the upper outer quadrant of the glute or the deltoid, depending on dose and preference. A small pinch; most clients say it’s less than a flu shot.
- Done. No recovery, no wait. Walk out the door.
Common schedules
- Maintenance wellness — monthly B12 + Vitamin D (fall/winter)
- Energy focus — weekly B12 for a month, then bi-weekly
- Beauty focus — bi-weekly Biotin + one Beauty Boost drip per month
- NAD+ maintenance — monthly NAD+ IM after completing an IV course
FAQ
Does the injection hurt?
Most clients compare it to a flu or COVID shot — a quick pinch and a mild ache in the muscle for a few hours.
Can I get more than one shot in a visit?
Yes. Common combos are B12 + Biotin, B12 + Vitamin D, or B12 + B6.
How fast will I feel it?
B12 often produces a noticeable energy shift within 24–48 hours, especially if levels were low. Biotin is more of a cumulative effect over weeks.
Can I do injections and drips in the same visit?
Absolutely. Many clients do this the first time to front-load a vitamin reset.
Book your injection in Sandy
Five minutes, same-day availability most days. Call ahead to reserve your time.
Call Prime IV Sandy (385) 318-3283