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Injectable Hormone Formulations

Meaning

Injectable hormone formulations are sterile, specialized pharmaceutical preparations of bioidentical or synthetic hormones dissolved or suspended in a suitable, non-irritating carrier, specifically designed for parenteral administration, typically via intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. These formulations are meticulously engineered to bypass the gastrointestinal tract and the critical first-pass hepatic metabolism, thereby ensuring superior bioavailability and predictable, sustained therapeutic blood levels. They represent a primary and effective method for long-term, stable hormone replacement therapy.