Special Focus Issue: Transdermal, Topical, and Follicular Drug Delivery Systems

March 2016 in “ Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy ”

Jason T. McConville

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Studysummary This article reviews the promising ease of drug administration via transdermal and other topical routes, highlighting their potential for high patient compliance and reduced side effects but provides no new clinical results.

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