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Method and device for transdermally administering testosterone across nonscrotal skin at therapeutically effective levels

US5152997A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1991
Grant dateOct 6, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/7084
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Testosterone is administered transdermally through nonscrotal skin in a manner that mimics in amount and profile the natural production of testosterone in young adult healthy males. The testosterone is administered to the skin from a matrix which contains testosterone at subsaturation concentration and a permeation enhancer.

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