Drug Standards of China 2024;25(2):126-133

doi:10.19778/j.chp.2024.02.003

Quality control testing methods and standards for transdermal drug delivery systems

Danyi QUAN 1 ; Huifang ZHAO ; Yuen LIU ; Guangqiang YANG ; Hua CHEN

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Keywords

transdermal drug delivery system; transdermal patch; testing method; quality standard

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

As non-invasive drug delivery systems,transdermal patches can deliver drugs through the intact skin at a fixed dose and a adjustable rate in order to product a systemic or local therapeutic effect.Focused on the key quality attributes of transdermal patches,the article illustrated the testing methods and how to control key points.It also briefly described the testing methods and standards of some other characteristics referring to pharmacopoeia,current policies and regulations in various countries,which provided a reference for pharmaceutical industries and relevant departments to improve the quality control methods and standards.