Controlled morphologies in polymer drug for release of drugs from polymer films
US6780424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0024
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A drug delivery system is provided including a bulk polymer phase and a polymeric drug-enriched phase within the bulk polymer phase. At least one drug is incorporated into the drug-enriched phase. The system can be used, for example, on implantable medical devices such as stents.
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