diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/patch.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/patch.dm
index 0e44e41fae3..d33ee3f7647 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/patch.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/patch.dm
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 	volume = 50
 	apply_type = PATCH
 	apply_method = "apply"
+	self_delay = 30		// three seconds
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/pill/patch/afterattack(obj/target, mob/user , proximity)
 	return // thanks inheritance again