A Comprehensive Review of Microneedles: Types, Materials, Processes, Characterizations, and Applications

August 2021 in “ Polymers ”

Faisal Khaled Aldawood, Abhay Andar, Salil Desai

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Studysummary This review discusses the potential of microneedles to enhance transdermal drug delivery by expanding the range of deliverable drugs, highlighting fabrication methods, material choices, and applications, but notes existing challenges with sustained delivery, cost-effectiveness, and large-scale production.

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