Sublingual Administration
A pharmacological route of administration by which a drug diffuses into the blood through tissues under the tongue.
Many modern telehealth startups offer alternative delivery formats to traditional pills and injections, such as chewables or sublingual drops.
Sublingual drops (placed under the tongue) are absorbed directly into the systemic circulation through the mucous membrane. This allows the drug to bypass the gastrointestinal tract and the 'first-pass metabolism' of the liver.
This method can lead to faster onset of action, which is particularly beneficial for as-needed medications like erectile dysfunction treatments, or for patients who have difficulty swallowing pills.