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Adhesive patch for the transdermal administration of a medication

US5750138A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1996
Grant dateMay 12, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/7023
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An adhesive patch for delayed onset transdermal drug delivery, comprising a reservoir or matrix containing the drug. An impervious membrane is arranged on said reservoir or matrix and designed to become pervious after a given delay period by receiving an external stimulus that alters its physical/chemical structure.

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