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self-administered

British  

adjective

  1. (of medicine, etc) given by oneself

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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By Jan. 1, 2027, insurers will be required to cover self-administered HPV tests and any necessary follow-up tests, according to updated cervical-cancer screening guidelines published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

When prescribed by a professional, the medication can be self-administered as weekly injections via pre-filled pens.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

She told me she’s had many conversations with Mays about his treatment options, including dialysis in a clinic or self-administered at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

A new European study is already underway to examine whether the test can be self-administered, allowing individuals to prick their own finger and mail the sample to a lab without the need for healthcare personnel.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

There was a self-administered test at the end of each week’s lesson.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady