Skip to main content

Transdermal Delivery Systems

Meaning

Transdermal Delivery Systems are clinically engineered pharmaceutical formulations designed to administer therapeutic agents, typically lipophilic hormones, through the skin and into the systemic circulation, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and first-pass hepatic metabolism. These systems, which include gels, creams, patches, and solutions, are meticulously designed to ensure a consistent, controlled rate of absorption and stable serum concentration of the active compound. They are a preferred method for maintaining physiological hormone levels and minimizing dose-related fluctuations.