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Transdermal Delivery

Researchers from General Hospital detail findings in transdermal delivery

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, November 8th, 2007

New research, 'Transdermal buprenorphine patches applied in a 4-day regimen versus a 3-day regimen: a single-site, Phase III, randomized, open-label, crossover comparison,' is the subject of a report. According to recent research from Klagenfurt, Austria, " In 2001, a transdermal matrix patch formulation of buprenorphine was approved for the treatment of moderate to severe cancer pain and severe pain that is unresponsive to nonopioid analgesics. The primary recommendation contained in the prescribing information was that transdermal patches be worn for a 3-day period before application of a new patch."

"This study was conducted to evaluate the potential for extending...

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