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Subcutaneous Delivery Methods

Meaning

Subcutaneous delivery methods describe the pharmaceutical administration techniques that involve injecting a substance, such as a hormone or peptide, directly into the layer of tissue beneath the dermis and epidermis, known as the hypodermis or subcutaneous fat. This route of administration is clinically favored for certain therapeutics due to the rich vascular supply, which allows for a slow, consistent, and predictable absorption rate into the systemic circulation. It offers a practical alternative to intravenous or intramuscular routes, often preferred for patient self-administration in chronic hormonal health protocols.