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injectable

American

[in-jek-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈdʒɛk tə bəl /

adjective

capable of being injected.

noun

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

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Amazon Pharmacy also provides injectable versions of Wegovy and Lilly’s Zepbound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Novo also was the first to bring an injectable to market.

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

In addition to statins, the guideline includes updated recommendations on other cholesterol-lowering therapies, including ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, and injectable PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

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