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injectable

American  
[in-jek-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈdʒɛk tə bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being injected.


noun

  1. a pharmaceutical preparation that can be injected.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of injectable

First recorded in 1965–70; inject + -able

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Novo announced successful results from a Phase 3 study of its injectable GLP1 drug Wegovy in obese children aged six to 12.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

For some patients, injectable liver grafts might provide an alternative to surgery.

From Science Daily Sep. 7, 2026

Instead of being a peptide-based injectable medication, aleniglipron is a small-molecule drug taken by mouth and is being developed as a treatment for obesity.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

Wegovy injectable sales, meanwhile, are 2% above consensus, but U.S. sales are 9% below, the bank adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The pills, which are less effective than injections, are commonly used by people who want to lose less weight or are trying to maintain their weight loss after using the injectable drugs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

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