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The parenteral route is a critical method of drug administration. It delivers compounds directly into the systemic circulation and bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. This approach is particularly advantageous for drugs that exhibit poor absorption or instability when administered orally.
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Menino O Cotta¹, Jason A Roberts^1,2,3,4,5, Michael C Reade^6,7,8

¹University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Herston, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

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