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How soon after subcutaneous injection does Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) reach peak plasma concentrations?

Name: How soon after subcutaneous injection does Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) reach peak plasma concentrations?
Published: 2026-11-08T14:29:48.688Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Sandostatin (octreotide acetate) reaches peak plasma concentrations within 30 minutes after subcutaneous injection.

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Sandostatin 50, 100, 500 microgram/1 ml solution for injection/infusionNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 27Document updated 22 July 2025

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