A Review on Transdermal Drug Delivery through Patches

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Vishali
Sehdev Chandel
Jashandeep Singh
Sapinder Singh.

Abstract

The goal of a transdermal drug delivery system (TDDS), which belongs to the controlled drug delivery category, is to distribute medications via the skin at a set and regulated rate. Extended therapeutic impact, fewer side effects, higher bioavailability, improved patient adherence, and easy medication termination are just a few advantages of this strategy. The stratum corneum, the skin's outermost layer, is crucial in regulating the transdermal entry of the majority of drugs. Drug penetration is facilitated by three primary pathways: intercellular, transcellular, and appendageal. It is crucial to take into account a variety of aspects while delivering medications via this route, such as the skin's age and health, physicochemical characteristics, and environmental impacts. A polymer matrix, membrane, drug, penetration enhancers, pressure-sensitive adhesives, backing laminates, and a release liner are essential components of Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems (TDDS). Reservoir systems, matrix systems, and micro-reservoir systems are some of the types of transdermal patches that are specifically designed to deliver active chemicals into the circulatory system through the skin. Stability, in vitro drug release, and adhesion characteristics are all assessed using a standardized method. The goal of studying the subject of transdermal drug delivery systems using patches is to thoroughly assess the developments, difficulties, and possible uses of this cutting-edge drug delivery technique.

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Review Articles

Author Biographies

Vishali

Assistant Professor, S. Lal Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy

Sehdev Chandel

Assistant Professor, S. Lal Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy

Jashandeep Singh

B. Pharmacy (Student), S. Lal Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy 

Sapinder Singh.

B. Pharmacy (Student), S. Lal Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy

How to Cite

A Review on Transdermal Drug Delivery through Patches. (2026). Pan-African Journal of Health and Psychological Sciences, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.64261/m6je9x94

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