Acino ? Delivering Health

Extended release parenterals
Advantages of drug implants
Continuous and steady drug release over a defined time period (1 to 6 months)
Patient continuously medicated as prescribed
Monthly, quarterly or half-yearly application (long dosing intervals, even
exceeding those patches)
With regard to comfort, patient compliance and continuous release of the active
ingredient, subcutaneous biodegradable implants offer similar advantages as
transdermal therapeutic systems
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