Why can't more drugs be delivered by transdermal patches?

Subject: Why can't more drugs be delivered by transdermal patches?

Date: Tue May 5 11:26:35 1998
Posted by Nicole Eastman
Grade level: undergrad
School: Sacramento State
City: Oregon House State/Province: CA
Country: USA
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 894385595.Bc

Message:


I want to know why large drug molecules can't be delivered through the 
skin, using "transdermal patches."  Is there much research going on in 
this field?  Who is doing the most?  What companies and what 
educational institutions are involved?  Are there any promising 
answers yet?

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