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Compositions and processes for the sustained release of drugs

US5328697A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1992
Grant dateJul 12, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of drugs and to methods for the production of such compositions. In one embodiment, somatotropin is layered onto non-pareil seeds, which, in turn are sprayed with a glycine solution. Next, a coating of a wax mixture is applied.

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