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Buccal delivery of glucagon-like insulinotropic peptides

US5863555A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1997
Grant dateJan 26, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/26
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Drug delivery systems and methods for administering a glucagon-like insulinotropic peptide to the buccal mucosa for transmucosal drug delivery are described. The drug delivery systems comprise a drug composition containing an effective amount of the glucagon-like insulinotropic peptide and an effective amount of a permeation enhancer for enhancing permeation of glucagon-like insulinotropic peptide through the buccal mucosa and means for maintaining the drug composition in a drug transferring relationship with buccal mucosa. These systems can be in free form, such as creams, gels, and ointments, or can comprise a device of determined physical form, such as tablets, patches, and troches. A preferred glucagon-like insulinotropic peptide is GLP-1(7-36)amide.

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