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Three Generations: The Past, Present, and Future of Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems
Continuing Education Credits for Healthcare Professionals
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Credits
2 Contact Hours
Event Type
HomeStudy
Release Date
Monday, May 16, 2011
Expiration Date
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Target Audience
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
Program Cost
$2.00
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Program Overview
For thousands of years, human civilizations have applied substances to the skin as cosmetics and medical agents. However, it was not until the twentieth century that the skin came to be used as a drug delivery route. While there are many advantages to transdermal drug delivery, the disadvantages include a set of specific molecular properties for delivery and possible patient concerns with this method of delivery. Prausnitz and Langer define three generations of transdermal drug delivery systems: first generation, which encompasses the typical patch technology widely available at present; second generation, which seeks to enhance the penetration of first generation molecules; and third generation, which uses novel technologies to deliver a wide range of molecules across the skin. This presentation will examine the science of transdermal drug delivery, review the FDA-approved products in each generation, and introduce the pharmacists to new technologies that have the potential to impact the pharmacy practice in the future.
Pharmacist Educational Objectives
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Review the anatomy of the skin, define transdermal drug delivery, and examine the benefits and limitations of current transdermal drug delivery systems
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Define the three generations of transdermal drug delivery systems as defined by Prausnitz and Langer
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Review the transdermal drug delivery systems currently approved by the FDA
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Outline the transdermal delivery technologies that are in development or clinical trials
Pharmacy Technician Educational Objectives
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Define in general terms the meaning of transdermal drug delivery
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Describe the different types of transdermal drug delivery systems currently in use
Activity Type
Knowledge
Accreditation
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Pharmacist
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0798-0000-11-032-H01-P
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Pharmacy Technician
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0798-0000-11-032-H01-T
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on this website.
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Faculty
Financial Support By
Pharmaceutical Education Consultants, Inc.
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