Transdermal
Method of drug administration / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about drug delivery. For solid objects eg for body modification, see transdermal implant.
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. The drug is administered in the form of a patch or ointment that delivers the drug into the circulation for systemic effect.