PCAC will evaluate both compounds on July 23, 2026, after which FDA will issue a 503A bulks-list determination
It contains a cyano (cyanide) group in its structure, which makes it more stable than other forms of vitamin B12 as the cyanide stabilizes the molecule from deterioration
Studies on topical drug delivery with microneedling have shown up to 20-fold improvements in penetration for some molecules, though the exact enhancement for AHK-Cu specifically hasn't been quantified in published research
For instance, a study by Grace et al., on lambs receiving a single 2 mg subcutaneous B12 injection demonstrated significant increases in serum and liver B12 concentrations for up to 24 days compared to untreated animals (2)
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A saline-mixed vial must be used within 24 hours