Multi-unit drug delivery devices and methods
US10729823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0092
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Implantable drug delivery devices include a housing defining a reservoir, a first unit within the reservoir, and a second unit within the reservoir. The first unit contains a drug and the second unit contains a functional agent that facilitates release of the drug. Intravesical drug delivery devices include a housing portion containing a drug formulation and a housing portion containing an excipient, and are configured to release the drug according to a first release profile and the excipient according to a second release profile. Methods include inserting any of these devices into a patient and releasing drug from the device.
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