diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
index 503b1bd743..0f2d597205 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
@@ -1457,7 +1457,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 	Insert into an Operating Console to enable the procedure."
 	item = /obj/item/disk/surgery/brainwashing
 	restricted_roles = list("Medical Doctor")
-	cost = 5
+	cost = 3
 
 /datum/uplink_item/role_restricted/haunted_magic_eightball
 	name = "Haunted Magic Eightball"