sciguy52 t1_j2l0fao wrote
No. If at all possible the oral route is preferable. Patients prefer this, easier to sell more etc. But the drug itself will determine the delivery route other wise. If the drug cannot be absorbed through the gut it may require injection. If this is not a life saving drug, say it is an antihistamine for example people are not going to be willing to take the time and expense for an injectable drug like that unless for some specific reason someone really needed it.
Al_Binewski t1_j2ltyrh wrote
Great- I would just add for additional nuance that the intended population is taken into account, as well. For example, if you’re developing a drug for a disorder in which many patients end up having feeding tubes, you may prefer to first test an oral solution even if you can make a tablet, because you can help more patients with that formulation.
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