diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm
index 22e444e443..e1e55f3476 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/medical_designs.dm
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@
 	id = "chem_pack"
 	build_type = PROTOLATHE
 	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_MEDICAL
-	materials = list(/datum/material/plastic = 2000)
+	materials = list(/datum/material/plastic = 1500)
 	build_path = /obj/item/reagent_containers/chem_pack
 	category = list("Medical Designs")