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Transdermal Drug Delivery

Meaning

A non-invasive pharmaceutical method for administering therapeutic agents through the skin into the systemic circulation, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and the first-pass hepatic metabolism. This delivery system is typically achieved using patches, gels, or creams and offers the advantage of sustained, steady drug levels in the bloodstream. It is a favored route for hormones and other lipophilic molecules.