Benefits of Transdermal Therapy
Unconventional forms of drug delivery
are challenging traditional thinking and providing an opportunity
for improved patient compliance, efficacy and safety, as well as
additional therapeutic options for physicians and patients.
Benefits of Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems
Transdermal
drug delivery systems are designed to provide controlled continuous
delivery of drugs through the skin into systemic circulation, maintaining
consistent efficacy.
Benefits of Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Avoids first-pass GI and hepatic metabolism
- Provides for
consistent control of absorption
- Therapeutic blood levels
are achieved with lower administered dosages
- Availability of
multiple skin sites to avoid local irritation
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