Patent ID: 6682757
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: A61F,A61K,A61P

Abstract:
A method of delivering a hormone through a patient's skin comprising:(a) providing a transdermal delivery system that comprises a plurality of patch units, wherein each patch unit comprises a backing layer having one or more borders, a drug layer comprising a hormone disposed on the backing layer, and an adhesive layer, wherein at least a portion of the adhesive layer is disposed on the borders of the backing layer; the plurality of patch units are connected to each other along one or more borders of the patch units; and each patch unit is defined by one or more lines of separation along the borders of the patch units; (b) separating at least one patch unit from the transdermal delivery system along at least one line of separation; and (c) applying at least one patch unit such that the drug layer makes contact with the skin.