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Noninvasive drug delivery

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Advances in biopharmaceutical technology have spawned new drug delivery devices and mechanisms. Noninvasive methods, including iontophoresis and transmucosal drug delivery, have improved treatment of certain patient population. Their use is discussed in the following paper.

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Zimmer, R., Ashburn, M.A. Noninvasive drug delivery. Compr Ther 27, 293–301 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12019-001-0027-z

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