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Pharmaceutical formulation containing bittering agent

US7141250B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2002
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2054
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed in certain embodiments is an oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a drug susceptible to abuse; and an effective amount of a bittering agent to impart a bitter taste to an abuser upon administration of said dosage form after tampering.

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