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Patches, formulations, and associated methods for transdermal delivery of alprazolam and other drugs

US8927537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2008
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0014
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is drawn to transdermal drug formulations, transdermal patches incorporating such formulations, as well as associated methods. The formulations can include about 0.3 wt % to about 5 wt % of a drug, such as alprazolam, about 4 wt % to about 30 wt % water, about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % glycerol, about 0.5 wt % to about 6 wt % oleyl alcohol. Other co-solvents and/or additives can be present to achieve a 100 wt % formulation.

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