diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
index c0399a00ae..fadc1ab4ab 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 			autoinjectors for rapid application on up to two targets each, a syringe, and a bottle containing \
 			the BVAK solution."
 	item = /obj/item/storage/box/syndie_kit/tuberculosisgrenade
-	cost = 12
+	cost = 8
 	surplus = 35
 	include_modes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear, /datum/game_mode/nuclear/clown_ops)
 	restricted = TRUE