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Transdermal administration of buprenorphine

US5069909A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 1990
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method and laminated composite for administering buprenorphine transdermally to treat pain. The composite comprises an impermeable backing layer and a reservoir layer containing buprenorphine and optionally a permeation enhancer combined with a pressure-sensitive adhesive with the amounts of buprenorphine and optional enhancer being sufficient to cause the buprenorphine to pass through the skin at a rate in excess of about 0.05 mcg/cm.sup.2 /hr.

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