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Combined micro-channel generation and iontophoresis for transdermal delivery of pharmaceutical agents

US7558625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2007
Grant dateJul 7, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/30
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of transdermal delivery of pharmaceutical agents. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for transdermal delivery by generating micro-channels on the skin of a subject and delivering iontophoretically a pharmaceutical agent through the micro-channels. The method provides synergistic transdermal delivery of such pharmaceutical agents.

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