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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 single injection before feeding lowered consumption by up to 50% within an hour.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Novo Nordisk launched the high dose version of its GLP-1 injection at a price that’s $50 cheaper than Eli Lilly’s competing drug.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Three times each day the nurses injected me, and about an hour after each injection they gave me a cup of sugary fruit juice and stood by, watching me drink it.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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