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Iontophoretic drug delivery system, including unit for dispensing patches

US5919156A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1996
Grant dateJul 6, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/303
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An iontophoretic drug delivery system including a plurality of patches, at least one reusable controller and a unit for storing and dispensing the patches. The patches may be secured in a compartment formed in the unit and the controller may be stored in another compartment formed in the unit. In this way, the reusable controller and a new patch can be removed from the unit and fastened to one another for activation and attachment to the skin of a patient.

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