What Are the Best Brands of Testosterone Injections?

Once you have reviewed different name brands of testosterone on the above chart, you should have a better understanding of the differences between the various types and brands of testosterone injections, and this information should help to clear up any confusion about their use and general applications.

Ultimately, however, which brand of testosterone injection is best suited for any given patient is up to your physician and should be done on an individual basis.

Which Brand of Testosterone is Prescribed More Often?

Of the types and brands of testosterone discussed on this page, testosterone cypionate is the most commonly prescribed. The most popular brand of testosterone cypionate is Depo-Testosterone. It is more commonly known as “Depo.” Depo was the first testosterone injectable approved by the FDA. It has been produced by Pharmacia and Upjohn since 1979.

Depo-testosterone is available in two strengths, 100 mg and 200 mg.

Other brands of testosterone injections include:

• Delatestryl (testosterone enanthate, made by Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
• Aveed (testosterone undecanoate, made by Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
• Xyosted (testosterone enanthate, made by Antares Pharma, Inc. )
• Virormone (testosterone propionate, made by Nordic Pharma )

Do All Brand of Testosterone Require a Prescription?

Yes, absolutely, 100%. Every brand of testosterone is still a controlled substance. You cannot buy any brand of testosterone legally under any circumstances without a doctor’s prescription. In order to get a legitimate doctor’s prescription for testosterone medication, you will have to have your testosterone levels tested. A blood test will provide your healthcare provider with the most accurate picture of your testosterone levels.

There is no special preparation needed for the test doctors use to see if you qualify for a testosterone prescription. Over 95% of the testosterone that circulates in your blood does so as bound testosterone, so-called because it is bound or tied to other things in your blood, like certain protein molecules. A much smaller amount exists as free testosterone. However, both are what we call "bioavailable" and can interact with target tissues and stimulate testosterone-reliant processes.  A typical testosterone blood test will look for both or the total volume of testosterone in the blood.

What Brands of Testosterone Does Your Clinic Prescribe?

We only use the highest quality testosterone products made by US pharmaceutical companies. Our doctors usually prescribe Depo-testosterone and Watson Testosterone Cypionate.

Depo-Testosterone

Pfizer Depo-Testosterone Cypionate 200 MG/ML 10 ML Vial is indicated for use in hormone replacement therapy for males who are experiencing symptoms and conditions associated with an absence or deficiency of testosterone. It is oil-soluble and widely used for intramuscular injections to increase androgen levels, as directed by your testosterone replacement therapy doctor.

Detailed preparation and usage instructions for the patient accompany this product, along with contraindications and other important information. As one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, Pfizer has been producing innovative health care products for more than 150 years, and patients can use products such as their injectable depo-testosterone with confidence in its quality and effectiveness.

Watson Testosterone Cypionate

Watson Testosterone Cypionate 200 MG/ML 10ML Vial is manufactured by Watson Pharmaceuticals, which is now known as Activis, Inc. This global company manufactures, distributes, and/or markets more than 600 quality prescription drugs in the US. Watson Testosterone Cypionate is widely prescribed by doctors for their testosterone replacement therapy patients as an effective and often more cost-effective treatment option.

It is a quality medication that requires proper handling and preparation prior to being injected intramuscularly. Activism is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and distributes biosimilar, brand, and generic health care products; its global headquarters are located in New Jersey.

Both of these brand names of prescription testosterone are the same drug. They differ only in the dosages available.

How Do the Costs of Different Brands of Testosterone Compare?

The different brands of available testosterone injections are prescribed as different esters of testosterone. Esters are all the same drug; they are simply different versions of testosterone. The different types of esters of testosterone differ only in:

• How quickly they take effect
• How long do their effects last
• The dosages they are available in
• Their brand names
• Their costs

The chart below compares the prices of the most commonly prescribed esters of testosterone.