#$%^&*AU2014253541B220160728.pdf#####ABSTRACT An elongate body for parenteral injection at low velocity from a device is described. The body has at least one pointed end and comprises at least one 5 active material. In addition, the body has a compressive strength of greater than or equal to 5 Newton and the pointed end has an included angle of between about 10-500. A solid vaccine formulation for needle-free parenteral delivery, methods for making the body, packaging of the body and use of the body, packaging and suitable delivery device are also described 10