injectable

American  

[in-jek-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈdʒɛk tə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being injected.

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noun

1. a pharmaceutical preparation that can be injected.

Other Word Forms

• uninjectable adjective

Etymology

Origin of injectable

First recorded in 1965–70; inject + -able

Example Sentences

Lilly’s injectable Zepbound holds 70% of new prescriptions in the branded obesity market, creating high expectations for Foundayo.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The Wegovy injectable pen is advertised at a monthly cost of $199 for specific dosages, but that jumps to $349 after two months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

In explaining its decisions, the FDA pointed to well-established research in peptide drug development that injectable peptides carry the risk of causing immune reactions.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"Our peptide-based platform offers a new route to deliver insulin orally and may be applicable to long-acting insulin formulations and other injectable biologics."

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

But today “peptide” has become shorthand for an injectable drug that hasn’t undergone FDA approval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026