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Term: Route in Pharmacy

Definition:

In pharmacy, "route" refers to the method or path by which a medication is administered or taken by a patient. It determines how the medication is introduced into the body for optimal absorption and therapeutic effects.

Examples:

1. Noun - Administration

Intravenous (IV) route is commonly used in hospitals to administer medications directly into the bloodstream.

Example sentence: Doctors prefer to use the intravenous route for emergency situations for rapid medication delivery.

2. Noun - Method

Oral route is the most common and convenient method of drug administration, where medications are taken by mouth.

Example sentence: The pharmacist advised the patient to take the antibiotic through the oral route for maximum efficacy.

3. Verb - Send

The pharmacy delivers prescriptions to customers by various routes, such as postal service or personal delivery.

Example sentence: The online pharmacy will route the prescription package through a reliable courier service.

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