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Morphine polymer release system

US8609143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2008
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2866
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pharmaceutical composition for controlled release of an active substance is provided. The active substance is released into an aqueous medium by erosion of at least one surface of the composition. The composition comprises i) a matrix comprising a) polymer or a mixture of polymers, b) an active substance and, optionally, c) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and ii) a coating.

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