abstract |
A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet material for delivering estradiol to skin, the sheet material comprising a backing with a layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive adjacent thereto, said pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer, two or more skin penetration-enhancing ingredients and estradiol. The sheet material is useful for systemic treatment of conditions associated with estradiol deficiency. Methods of using such adhesive sheet material are also described. |