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Transdermal Preparations

Meaning

Transdermal preparations are pharmaceutical formulations, typically gels, creams, patches, or solutions, designed to deliver a therapeutically active compound through the skin and directly into the systemic circulation. These preparations offer a clinically advantageous route of administration, bypassing first-pass metabolism in the liver, which can enhance bioavailability and reduce the risk of certain side effects. They are widely used for hormone replacement therapy due to their stable kinetics.