tim morch

Microneedles are tiny self-administered patches that offer a convenient and painless way to deliver medicines across the skin barrier. They outperform oral methods and can potentially replace hypodermic needles in many applications. Thermostable microneedles do not rely on costly and complex cold chains, which can improve global access to essential medications. Until we achieve regulatory approval of microneedles we are stuck with hypodermic needles.

This article was originally published in ONdrugDELIVERY July 29, 2021. It is reprinted here with permission of Frederick Furness...