Pellet Dosing Calculator

Medical Pellet Dosing Calculator

Dosing Summary

function calculatePellets() { var target = parseFloat(document.getElementById('targetDose').value); var strength = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pelletStrength').value); var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('patientWeight').value); var resultArea = document.getElementById('resultArea'); var output = document.getElementById('calculationOutput'); if (isNaN(target) || isNaN(strength) || target <= 0 || strength <= 0) { alert("Please enter valid numbers for target dose and pellet strength."); return; } var pelletCount = target / strength; var roundedCount = Math.ceil(pelletCount); var exactDose = pelletCount * strength; var html = "Exact Pellet Count: " + pelletCount.toFixed(2) + " pellets"; html += "Recommended Count: " + roundedCount + " pellets"; html += "Total Delivered Dose: " + (roundedCount * strength).toFixed(2) + " mg"; if (!isNaN(weight) && weight > 0) { var weightKg = weight / 2.20462; var dosePerKg = (roundedCount * strength) / weightKg; html += "Relative Dose: " + dosePerKg.toFixed(2) + " mg/kg"; } output.innerHTML = html; resultArea.style.display = "block"; }

Understanding Pellet Dosing Calculations

Pellet therapy is a specialized form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) or long-acting medication delivery. Unlike oral medications, pellets are inserted subcutaneously and release a consistent dose over several months. Accurate dosing is critical to achieving therapeutic blood levels without causing adverse effects.

How to Use the Pellet Dosing Calculator

To determine the number of pellets required for a procedure, you need two primary metrics:

• Total Target Dose: The total amount of milligrams (mg) prescribed by the practitioner based on blood work and clinical symptoms.
• Pellet Strength: The concentration of the specific pellet being used (e.g., 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, or 100mg pellets).

The Calculation Formula

Quantity of Pellets = Total Desired Dose (mg) ÷ Strength per Pellet (mg)

Example Calculation

If a patient requires a total dose of 150 mg of Testosterone and the clinic stocks 25 mg pellets:

1. Dose: 150 mg
2. Strength: 25 mg
3. Calculation: 150 / 25 = 6
4. Result: 6 Pellets are required.

Clinical Considerations

While the math provides a baseline, practitioners often adjust dosing based on:

• Body Mass Index (BMI): Patients with higher adipose tissue may metabolize pellets differently.
• Activity Level: High physical activity can increase the rate of pellet absorption.
• Metabolic Rate: Individual metabolic differences influence how long the pellet lasts (typically 3-5 months).

Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational and informational purposes only. Dosage should only be determined by a qualified healthcare professional based on individual lab results and medical history.