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Devices and methods for facilitating and controlling use of a medication

US9801852B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2014
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 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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