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injection

[in-jek-shuhn] / ɪnˈdʒɛk ʃən /
NOUN
introduction into bloodstream
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Although Lilly has been a later entrant to the weight-loss drug market than Novo, it nonetheless has overtaken its competitor in recent months, as sales of Lilly’s Zepbound injection continue to pull ahead of Wegovy.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

"They should keep the threshold for injection practice very high. Only give injections for life-threatening illnesses. For mild to moderate illnesses, use oral medication."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A new clinical trial led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London suggests that a single injection given every six months may significantly lower blood pressure over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Until the Food and Drug Administration approved Wegovy HD last month, the highest available dose of Novo’s GLP-1 injection was 2.4 mg.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Finally, when the sky grew dark, Sister Gladys gave her an injection to make her sleep and to lessen the pain of the broken wrist.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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