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Targeted Delivery

Meaning

Targeted delivery is an advanced pharmaceutical strategy focused on selectively directing a therapeutic agent, such as a hormone or drug molecule, to its specific site of action within the body, minimizing systemic exposure and potential off-target side effects. This method significantly enhances the drug’s therapeutic index by increasing its local concentration at the intended tissue or cell type, thereby maximizing efficacy while simultaneously improving the overall safety profile for the patient. Techniques often involve specialized carriers or specific physiochemical properties of the formulation.