| abstract |
A modular transdermal drug delivery system is provided that includes: a top module with an outer backing layer laminated to a pressure sensitive adhesive layer covered by a removable release liner prior to assembly; A lower module comprising a porous drug reservoir layer laminated to a skin contact adhesive affixing the system to the skin, the skin contact adhesive being, in one embodiment, substantially identical to the porous drug reservoir layer. A bottom module protected by a second removable release liner prior to use. Methods of manufacture and use are also provided, as well as an assembled transdermal drug delivery system made by pasting the pressure sensitive adhesive layer of the upper module to the porous drug reservoir layer of the lower module. |