Apparatus and method for transdermal delivery of parathyroid hormone agents
US9295714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2029 |
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- 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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