Drug delivery devices and process of manufacture
US6174545A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/7084
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved process for manufacturing transdermal drug delivery devices and devices made therefrom. The invention provides a heat equilibration process for the manufacture of drug delivery devices which eliminates the need to preload the body contacting layer with a drug. The method has particular application in the manufacture of transdermal drug delivery devices including a drug reservoir comprising drug in excess of saturation.
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