abstract |
A transdermal delivery device having a release-rate controlling-adhesive is disclosed having improved delivery characteristics. n The device employs a polyisobutylene/mineral oil adhesive formulation and an ethylene/vinyl acetate (EVA) drug reservoir formulation. The device is useful in delivering a wide variety of transdermally administrable drugs, particularly those which are moderately soluble in mineral oil. Preferred embodiments deliver timolol base and atropine base from an EVA (40% VA) reservoir formulation. |