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Apparatus for transdermal delivery of parathyroid hormone agents

US8361022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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76Claims

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Assignee

ALZA CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Mahmoud Ameri · Fremont, US
Michel Cormier · Mountain View, US
Yuh-Fun Maa · Millbrae, US
Peter Daddona · Menlo Park, US
Marika Kamberl · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 1, 2009
Grant date	Jan 29, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 9, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2037/0061
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and method for transdermally delivering a biologically active agent comprising a delivery system having a microprojection member (or system) that includes a plurality of microprojections (or array thereof) that are adapted to pierce through the stratum corneum into the underlying epidermis layer, or epidermis and dermis layers. In one embodiment, the PTH-based agent is contained in a biocompatible coating that is applied to the microprojection member.

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