Under these conditions, the peptide remains stable for extended periods (typically 12-24 months from manufacture date)
Typically, about 50% of homocysteine is remethylated and the remaining homocysteine is transsulfurated to cysteine
In terms of the injections, the type of injection you're getting actually does matter
The CPT code description for 96372 is: "Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug)
According to the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS) and the British National Formulary (BNF) , the standard treatment for B12 deficiency without neurological symptoms involves: Hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly three times weekly for two weeks Followed by maintenance doses of 1 mg every three months For patients with neurological symptoms (such as paraesthesia, numbness, cognitive changes, or gait disturbances), more intensive treatment is required: Hydroxocobalamin 1 mg intramuscularly on alternate days until no further improvement occurs Followed by 1 mg every two months for maintenance Pernicious anaemia , an autoimmune condition where the body cannot produce intrinsic factor, requires lifelong treatment