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Acino ? Delivering Health

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Extended release parenterals<br />

Biodegradable subcutaneous implants<br />

Drug implants are monolithic rods (length of 1-2 cm and a diameter of 1-2 mm)<br />

containing the active ingredient embedded into a biodegradable polymer matrix<br />

(poly-lactide-co-glycolide) as a carrier substance.<br />

Physicians apply them with a commercially available standard syringe under the skin<br />

(subcutaneous).<br />

Technologies<br />

Melt extrusion<br />

(monolithic implants)<br />

Dosage forms<br />

Biodegradable subcutaneous<br />

drug implants<br />

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