Devices and methods for facilitating and controlling use of a medication
US9801852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J3/002
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for providing a drug includes providing an inactive form of a drug. The method also includes chemically converting the inactive form of the drug to an active form to provide a drug formulation usable by a patient in need thereof, including using a device configured to remove an abuse-preventing additive from the inactive form of the drug. The method also includes dispensing the drug formulation to the patient in need thereof.
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