I’ve noticed Chinese generic HCG has been testing consistently on target or even overdosed in recent lab reports, which is a complete turnaround from Indian pharma products that have always come back underdosed. This has me wondering whether the Chinese suppliers have switched to recombinant HCG rather than the urinary-derived form that’s been standard with Indian pharma for years. The third party testing differences are great enough that it suggests to me there has been a change in production method rather than just better manufacturing standards.
I’ve been trying to source Ovitrelle for a while but having no luck, and according to Turkish Pharmacy it now requires some special prescription which makes it even harder to get hold of. If anyone has a reliable source I’d be interested to know.
I’m specifically trying to avoid urinary-derived HCG because studies have shown it contains a concerning amount of biological contaminants including proteins, glycoproteins, and potentially prions (Birken et al 2003, Stenman 2006), so I’m keen to stick with recombinant forms where possible. If anyone has any insight on whether the Chinese generic suppliers have actually made this switch, your input would be appreciated! I believe Driada and QSC have both openly stated their HCG is recombinant, but if anyone can support this I’d be very grateful.
Tagging @janoshik as I believe I’ve messaged you regarding this earlier, would be curious if you could discern the difference between the two forms if a sample was sent to you from the differences in peaks formed.
I’ve been trying to source Ovitrelle for a while but having no luck, and according to Turkish Pharmacy it now requires some special prescription which makes it even harder to get hold of. If anyone has a reliable source I’d be interested to know.
I’m specifically trying to avoid urinary-derived HCG because studies have shown it contains a concerning amount of biological contaminants including proteins, glycoproteins, and potentially prions (Birken et al 2003, Stenman 2006), so I’m keen to stick with recombinant forms where possible. If anyone has any insight on whether the Chinese generic suppliers have actually made this switch, your input would be appreciated! I believe Driada and QSC have both openly stated their HCG is recombinant, but if anyone can support this I’d be very grateful.
Tagging @janoshik as I believe I’ve messaged you regarding this earlier, would be curious if you could discern the difference between the two forms if a sample was sent to you from the differences in peaks formed.
