Caffeine Anhydrous 200 mg 120 ct
Validated on Mar 5, 2026
Value Analysis
With a markup over 1600%, this product has predatory pricing. We strongly recommend alternatives.
What does the 50% overhead cover?
Our 50% overhead allowance is intentionally conservative and accounts for unavoidable manufacturing costs:
- Third-party testing: Heavy metals, microbiological, potency ($500-2000/batch)
- GMP compliance: Facility certification and ongoing requirements
- Quality control: Batch-to-batch testing and documentation
- Insurance: Product liability and facility coverage
- Processing: Labor, utilities, equipment depreciation
What's NOT included in 50% overhead:
- Marketing and advertising costs
- Influencer partnerships and sponsorships
- Retail placement fees and distribution markups
- Brand premium or luxury positioning
- Executive compensation or profit margins
These discretionary costs are reflected in the markup percentage above.
Our 50% overhead is conservative—actual manufacturing overhead may be higher. This means our cost estimates likely underestimate true costs, giving brands the benefit of the doubt.
Read our full methodology →Ingredient Analysis
| Ingredient | Amount | Clinical Dose | % of Clinical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Anhydrous | 200 mg | N/A | N/A |
Validation Notes
Certifications: None listed
Servings: 120
Cost Breakdown:
- Ingredient cost: $0.3042
- Overhead (50%): $0.1521
- Packaging: $0.60
- Manufacturing: $1.06
- Retail: $8.95
- Markup: 747%
Context & Tradeoffs
Our validation scores measure clinical dosing accuracy, ingredient cost efficiency, transparency, and quality signals. The following factors may justify higher pricing or different formulations but are not included in our scoring methodology:
Not Scored:
- • Premium packaging or presentation
- • Flavor systems and taste optimization
- • Convenience formats (gummies, liquids, packets)
- • Sustainability or sourcing practices
- • Brand reputation or customer service
- • Additional lifestyle or wellness features
Why Not Scored:
These factors vary in importance by consumer preference and cannot be measured consistently across all products. Our score focuses on objective, comparable metrics. Consumers should weigh these additional factors based on their own priorities.
A lower score indicates less efficient ingredient dosing or pricing, but may still be the right choice if other factors (convenience, taste, format) matter more to you.
Overall Score
Mixed results - see details
Based on estimated ingredient cost vs. retail price
Comparison to clinically effective doses from research
Third-party testing, source documentation, disclosures
Manufacturing standards, certifications, ingredient sourcing
Validated Alternatives
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