Drug delivery system based on polyethylene vinylacetate copolymers
US8481079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P15/18
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a drug delivery system consisting of one or more compartments and comprising a progestogenic compound dissolved in a thermoplastic polyethylene vinylacetate copolymer. Also disclosed are a contraceptive kit or hormone-replacement therapy kit comprising the drug delivery system, and a combination preparation that simultaneously provides contraception and treatment of a sexually transmitted disease comprising the drug delivery system.
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