Which characteristic best describes the sublingual route of drug administration?

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Published
14 Jan 2023
Last updated
28 May 2026

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The sublingual route allows the drug to be absorbed quickly through the tissues under the tongue, bypassing the digestive system and liver metabolism, leading to faster onset of action.

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