Subcutaneous
SC/SubQDefinition
A route of drug administration where medication is injected into the layer of fat and connective tissue just beneath the skin. Absorption is slower than IV or IM but is suitable for self-administration and many biologic drugs.
Example
Insulin is most commonly administered subcutaneously, as patients can self-inject into abdominal fat or the thigh.
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