A REVIEW ON TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Transdermal drug delivery is the most commonly used for topical delivery of a drug. It is a painless method of delivering drugs to the targeted organ. It is a best way to enhance the bioavailability of the drug at the site. Transdermal drug delivery aims for systemic effects by controlling the release of drug into the blood stream. This paper gives a brief information of transdermal drug delivery and explains how the drug enters into the systemic circulation. Transdermal is a route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution. Examples include transdermal patches used for medicine delivery.