Osmotic system with instant drug availability
US4673405A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0004
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An osmotic device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent. The device comprises a wall surrounding a compartment containing drug, a passageway in the wall connecting the exterior of the device with the compartment, and drug in the wall. The device delivers the drug from the compartment and the wall.
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