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Polymer-based sustained release device

US8617613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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80References

20Claims

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Assignee

Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited · IE

Inventors

Steven G. Wright · Madeira, US
Troy Christensen · Mason, US
Thean Yeoh · Foxborough, US
Michael E. Rickey · Morrow, US
Joyce M. Hotz · Cincinnati, US
Rajesh Kumar · Marlborough, US
Henry R. Costantino · Woodinville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 15, 2004
Grant date	Dec 31, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 12, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P9/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.

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