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Osmotic system with instant drug availability

US4673405A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 1986
Grant dateJun 16, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 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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