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Apparatus and method for transdermal delivery of parathyroid hormone agents

US8633159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ALZA CORPORATION · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 2, 2010
Grant date	Jan 21, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 30, 2032

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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