Evidence checked, 25 October 2026. Published prices checked on the same date. General information, not individual medical advice.
What is a Myers' Cocktail IV drip?
The Myers' Cocktail is one of the best-known intravenous vitamin formulas: a mixture of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins and vitamin C, named after Dr John Myers, a Baltimore physician who used it in his practice from the 1960s. Many of the "energy" and "wellness" drips on London menus are variations of this formula. It is also unusual among wellness infusions in having been tested in a randomised, placebo-controlled trial, which makes it possible to discuss the evidence concretely rather than in generalities.
At The Wellness, the Myers' Cocktail is £495. The first step there is a suitability discussion covering your symptoms, medical history and medicines, before any treatment is arranged. Discuss IV treatment with The Wellness team
What is in a Myers' Cocktail?
Formulations vary between clinics, which is worth knowing first: "Myers' Cocktail" describes a family of recipes rather than a standardised product. The version used in the controlled trial contained magnesium, calcium, B vitamins including B12 and B complex, and vitamin C in sterile water. [1] Modern menus adjust doses and sometimes add ingredients such as zinc or amino acids.
Each ingredient has a genuine physiological role. Magnesium is involved in muscle and nerve function, the B vitamins in energy metabolism, and vitamin C in collagen formation and antioxidant defence. The idea behind the drip is that delivering these nutrients together, at blood concentrations the gut cannot produce, may relieve fatigue and support recovery more effectively than oral supplements. The idea is coherent; the evidence is the next question.
What does the evidence say about the Myers' Cocktail?
The first randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial was published in 2009 in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Thirty-four adults with fibromyalgia received weekly Myers' infusions or placebo infusions for eight weeks. Both groups reported improvements, but there was no statistically significant difference between the vitamin formula and the placebo on any outcome measure. [1]
Two careful conclusions follow. The trial was a small pilot, so it cannot rule out a benefit. And because people in both groups improved, feeling better after an infusion cannot be attributed to the vitamins alone. A wider review in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin found the same pattern across intravenous vitamin injections generally: plausible mechanisms, but little supporting trial evidence for the uses marketed. [2]
An honest clinic will therefore describe what is known, check whether anything else needs attention, and let you decide with the evidence in view. Fatigue that is new, worsening or unexplained deserves a GP consultation and usually blood tests before any infusion, because common causes such as iron deficiency, low B12, low vitamin D or an underactive thyroid have established treatments. The Wellness can arrange a consultation and blood tests if you would like that checked first.
How much does a Myers' Cocktail cost in London?
Published prices checked on 25 October 2026. Get A Drip lists its Myers-based Energy drip at about £180 across its London sites, Effect Doctors lists a Myers' Cocktail from £275, and the Mayfair clinic ivdrip.uk lists one from £290. At The Wellness, the Myers' Cocktail is £495.
Prices vary between providers with the formulation, setting and what is included, and each provider's page states what its fee covers. Questions worth asking any provider include who reviews your medical history before a first infusion and what support is available if you feel unwell afterwards. Ask about a clinic or home IV appointment
Who is a Myers' Cocktail suitable for?
It may suit a well person who understands the evidence and wishes to have an infusion in a clinical setting. It is not suitable as a substitute for investigating symptoms. Anyone who is pregnant, has kidney or heart disease, or takes medicines that interact with minerals such as magnesium or calcium should discuss it with a doctor first. If you are acutely unwell, for example with chest pain, severe breathlessness, fainting or confusion, call 999; a private appointment should never delay urgent care.
How do I book a Myers' Cocktail with The Wellness?
Message the team with what you would like to address and when you are available. You will receive a clear answer on whether the Myers' Cocktail or another option fits, and a confirmed price before you commit. Published session times are 45 to 90 minutes depending on the infusion, in the Marylebone clinic, with home visits available where suitable.
- WhatsApp: message The Wellness team
- Call: 020 3951 3429
- Email: team@thewellnesslondon.com
- Menu and booking enquiry: IV therapy at The Wellness
Frequently asked questions
Does the Myers' Cocktail actually work? The first placebo-controlled pilot trial found no statistically significant difference between the Myers' Cocktail and a placebo infusion, although people in both groups reported improvements. The trial was small, so it cannot rule out a benefit; equally, it means improvement after a session cannot be attributed to the vitamins alone.
What is in a Myers' Cocktail? Formulations vary. The version used in the controlled trial contained magnesium, calcium, B vitamins including B12 and B complex, and vitamin C. Ask any provider for its exact formulation.
How often should you have a Myers' Cocktail? There is no evidence-based schedule. Some providers offer weekly courses, but no trial has established a dosing schedule for wellness use. A clinician can discuss what, if anything, makes sense for you.
Is a Myers' Cocktail safe? In the controlled pilot, one participant receiving the Myers' Cocktail reported indigestion, insomnia, low mood and a rise in blood pressure over three weeks, which the investigators treated as related to the infusion; no other adverse events were reported in that small study. [1] That is safety data from 34 people, not a guarantee. Any infusion carries small procedural risks, including bruising, vein irritation, infection and rare allergic reactions, and a clinician will want to know about kidney or heart disease and your medicines first.
How much does a Myers' Cocktail cost at The Wellness? As of October 2026, the Myers' Cocktail is £495. A review of your medical history and medicines comes before a first infusion.
Sources
- Intravenous Micronutrient Therapy (Myers' Cocktail) for Fibromyalgia: A Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study, J Altern Complement Med 2009;15(3):247-57
- Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, Intravenous vitamin injections: where is the evidence?
- Mayo Clinic Press, IV vitamin therapy: benefits and risks
- Advertising Standards Authority, healthcare: intravenous nutritional therapy
- ivdrip.uk, Myers Cocktail IV drip London
- The Wellness, IV therapy service and clinic price menu
- IV therapy cost in London, compared