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title: "NAD+ Injections vs IV Therapy: How They Compare"
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If you've researched NAD+, you've seen it offered as an **IV drip** at med spas and as an **at-home injection** through telehealth — and maybe as nasal sprays, oral drops, and supplements too. This guide compares the main delivery methods so you can have a more informed conversation with a provider.

## First, what NAD+ is

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a **coenzyme found in every cell**, central to how the body turns nutrients into usable energy. At REMEVi it's prescribed by a licensed US provider for general wellness and energy support, after an individual evaluation. The full overview is on the [NAD+ injections page](/nad-injections/), and there's a deeper science explainer on [what NAD+ is and how the coenzyme works](/blog/what-is-nad-coenzyme-explained/).

## The three main delivery methods

**IV therapy (drip / infusion)**
NAD+ is delivered intravenously, in a clinic or med spa, over a session that can last from under an hour to a few hours. It involves clinic time, staff, and a sit-down appointment — which is reflected in the cost.

**Subcutaneous injection (at-home)**
A small injection under the skin, done at home on a schedule your provider sets. No clinic visit, supplies included, provider oversight throughout. This is the format built for convenience and lower ongoing cost.

**Supplements (oral, OTC)**
Over-the-counter "NAD" or "NAD booster" capsules are an unregulated consumer category — a different thing entirely from a provider-prescribed compounded preparation. (More in our guide on [NAD+ supplements vs injections](/blog/nad-supplements-vs-injections/).)

## How to think about the trade-offs

| | IV drip | At-home injection |
|---|---|---|
| **Setting** | Clinic / med spa | Your home |
| **Time per dose** | 30 min–few hours | Minutes |
| **Typical cost** | Higher (clinic overhead) | Lower (subscription) |
| **Oversight** | In-person | Telehealth + care team |

Neither is inherently "better." IV may suit someone who wants an in-person clinical setting; at-home injection suits someone who values convenience and a predictable subscription cost.

## The honest limitation

Because compounded NAD+ is **not FDA-approved as a finished product** and hasn't been studied as one, there's no published head-to-head data proving one route outperforms another. So the decision is practical and clinical — your goals, your schedule, your budget, and what a licensed provider thinks fits — not a settled efficacy ranking.

> **Prefer the at-home route?** [REMEVi prescribes NAD+ online](/nad-injections/) as an injection, nasal spray, or oral dropper — $145 for a 4-week subscription, bilingual care, with a licensed US provider reviewing every request.

Related reading: [NAD+ injection dosage](/blog/nad-injection-dosage/) and [NAD+ injection side effects](/blog/nad-injection-side-effects/).

*This article is for general education and is not medical advice. NAD+ prescribed by REMEVi is a non-FDA-approved compounded medication available only by prescription from a licensed provider after an individual evaluation.*