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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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But the synthetic peptides touted by influencers and biohackers, which are often injectable, are not.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

After falling behind Eli Lilly in sales for injectable GLP-1s, Novo Nordisk has recently pulled ahead in the market for obesity pills.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

No head-to-head trials have been done of injectable GLP-1 versus orforglipron.

From Science Daily Jul. 8, 2026

At the same time, injectable treatments have become increasingly widely available and are often offered from beauty salons - which can make them appear similar to routine beauty services, according to Collins.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Without insurance coverage, the cost of obesity drugs ranges from $149 to $1,060 a month, depending on dosage and whether it’s a pill or injectable.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

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