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Acino ? Delivering Health

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Transdermal systems<br />

Why transdermal application?<br />

Further advantages of transdermal drug<br />

application<br />

Drug input is easily interrupted by removal<br />

of the patch<br />

Amount of drug uptake can be controlled via<br />

patch size; application for up to 1 week<br />

feasible<br />

Application free of pain and simple onto the<br />

skin<br />

Potential for higher bioavailability due to<br />

bypassing of gastrointestinal tract and liver<br />

metabolism; fewer irritations of the<br />

gastrointestinal tract<br />

Significant improvement of patient<br />

compliance, especially in elderly persons<br />

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