How evidence works
Not all evidence is equal. Here is where drips fit.
Doctors weigh up evidence on a scale, from large reviews of many trials down to individual experience. Here is that scale, and an honest look at where IV drips sit on it.
Grey tags are established medical uses. Black tags are wellness uses, where the evidence is limited. We place each treatment by the strongest evidence we know of for that use.
What this means for you
When there is a medical reason, such as dehydration or a proven deficiency, IV treatment rests on strong evidence. For people who are already well, there is no high-quality evidence that vitamin drips improve health.
That doesn’t make them unsafe when they are given properly, and it doesn’t make them pointless if you enjoy them. It means they are a wellness choice, like a massage or a sauna, and we will never tell you otherwise.
So why do so many people choose them?
IV drips have become hugely popular in the US and across the UK, and many people tell us they like how they feel afterwards. That experience is real, and we respect it.
But experience is not the same as proof. Feeling better after a drip can come from many things at once: the fluid itself, an hour of rest, being looked after, and the expectation that it will help. Good trials are designed to separate these, and for most wellness drips those trials haven’t been done yet.
So we keep it simple. We tell you what is in each drip, give it safely, and let you decide.
Our promises
No promised results
Drip names describe what is in them, never what they will do for you.
Tests first when it matters
If your symptoms point to something that needs checking, we will say so before booking a drip.
Kept up to date
We review this page as new research is published, and change it when the evidence changes.
GP-led and medically reviewed by our clinical team. Updated October 2026.