Tag: Parenteral routes

Pharmacology research shows that for medication to take effect, it must enter the systemic circulation. Determining what is the most rapid route of administration is critical in emergency medicine, where a rapid onset of action can mean the difference between life and death.

Globally, medication-related errors contribute to a significant percentage of hospital admissions, with some estimates as high as 41.3% [1.7.1]. This underscores the importance of proper administration, so, what are the 7 routes of drug administration and why do they matter?