Drug Delivery with an Implantable Pump
July 26, 2016 | Terry Sharrer
With chronic diseases, medication adherence (the right amount at the right time) can be vitally important. To improve compliance, Intarcia Therapeutics (Boston, MA) has introduced its “Medici” implantable drug delivery pump. It is inserted under the skin and relies on osmotic pressure to release the drug within. In some instances, this sustained release can happen over a year’s time. MORE
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