Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about research peptides, Third Party Certificates of Analysis (COAs), peptide storage, shipping, payment methods, and ordering from PhD Peptides.

Orders & Shipping

Is free shipping available?

Yes. Free shipping is available when spending over 28 €.

Where do you ship from?

UK orders are dispatched from the United Kingdom. EU orders are dispatched from within the European Union.

How quickly are orders dispatched?

Orders placed before 3:00pm are normally dispatched the same business day. Orders placed after 3:00pm GMT are normally dispatched the next business day.

How long will delivery take?

United Kingdom: Typically 1 to 2 business days.

European Union: Typically 5 to 7 business days. UPS Express: Faster delivery is available at an additional cost, with most EU destinations delivered within 1-2 business days.

Delivery times for international destinations vary depending on location and local postal services.

Which delivery services do you use?

UK orders are shipped using Royal Mail Tracked 24.

EU orders are dispatched using International Standard Mail or International Priority Tracked Mail, depending on destination and service selected. UPS Express: Faster delivery is available at an additional cost, with most EU destinations delivered within 1-2 business days.

Will I receive tracking information?

Yes. Tracking information is provided once your order has been dispatched.

Do you offer courier shipping options?

Yes. Courier shipping options are available upon request through UPS. Additional charges apply and a quotation can be provided before dispatch.

What happens if my order is delayed or lost?

Delivery investigations may be initiated after 7 working days for UK orders, 14 working days for EU orders, and 21 working days for Rest of World orders.

If a shipment is confirmed as lost, we will normally offer a replacement or refund.

Products & Quality

What products does PhD Peptides supply?

PhD Peptides supplies research peptides, NAD+ products, reconstitution solutions, and laboratory supplies intended for laboratory and research purposes.

Are all peptide batches supplied with a Third Party Certificate of Analysis?

Yes. Every peptide batch supplied by PhD Peptides is supported by a Third Party Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Can I download the current shipping batch COA?

Yes. You can view the current batch Certificate of Analysis before ordering, using the batch summary or the Certificate of Analysis tab on the product page. You can also search the COA Library by product or batch code. Our guide to reading a peptide COA explains how to match the report to the vial.

Can I request historical COAs?

Yes. Contact our team with your order reference and the batch code printed on the vial or packaging. We can help you locate the documentation for the batch supplied.

Do you provide HPLC chromatograms?

Yes. The independent reports in the COA Library include HPLC chromatograms where reported by the testing laboratory. Check the report for your batch, or contact us if you need help locating the analytical record. Our HPLC purity guide explains the peaks and reported percentage.

Are products independently tested?

Yes. All peptide batches undergo independent third party verification testing.

What purity levels do your peptides achieve?

Most peptide batches are supplied at 98% purity or higher, with many testing at 99% purity or higher. Check the product specification and current independent batch COA for the material you are ordering. HPLC purity and measured peptide quantity describe different results; our purity versus quantity guide explains the distinction.

How should peptides be stored?

Follow the storage instructions on the product page and vial. Conditions depend on the material and whether it is a sealed lyophilised powder or a prepared laboratory solution. Our research peptide storage guide explains how temperature, moisture and handling affect laboratory materials.

Why does PhD Peptides store products at -20°C?

Peptide products are stored in temperature controlled freezers maintained at -20°C, with double redundancy, to help preserve product integrity before dispatch.

Are peptides supplied lyophilised?

Yes. Our research peptides are supplied as lyophilised, or freeze-dried, material in sealed laboratory vials. Read why research peptides are freeze-dried for an explanation of the process and why the visible cake does not tell you the peptide quantity.

Are batch numbers printed on products?

Yes. Use the batch code on your product label to match the vial to its published analytical record in the COA Library. Our batch traceability guide explains why keeping that code with your laboratory records matters.

Do you publish sterility and bacterial endotoxin reports for bacteriostatic water?

Yes. Independent Eurofins sterility and bacterial endotoxin reports for lot 145675 are published on our bacteriostatic water documentation page and in the product pages’ Certificate of Analysis tab. Match the lot and batch details to your vial or packaging. The results apply to the samples tested and support laboratory research use only.

Payments, Returns & Support

Which payment methods do you accept?

We currently accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit or debit card payments. Plus secure Open Banking payments in the UK, and direct bank transfers within the European Union.

What is Open Banking?

Open Banking allows customers to make secure payments directly from their bank account using their banking app or online banking service without entering card details.

Are payments secure?

Yes. Our website uses SSL encryption and Open Banking payments are authorised through your own bank’s secure authentication systems.

Can I cancel my order?

Orders may normally be cancelled before dispatch. Once an order has been dispatched, cancellation may no longer be possible.

Do you offer wholesale pricing?

Yes. Wholesale enquiries are welcome. Please contact us through our Contact Us page to discuss your requirements.

How quickly do you respond to enquiries?

We aim to respond to customer enquiries within one business day.

Do you offer phone and WhatsApp support?

Yes. Phone and WhatsApp support are available for customer enquiries where displayed on our Contact Us page.

Research Use Only: Unless explicitly stated otherwise, products sold by PhD Peptides are supplied strictly for laboratory and research purposes only. They are not intended for human consumption, medical use, veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.