Transdermal definition

Transdermal means a route of administration whereby the active pharmacological ingredients are transmitted across the skin.
Transdermal which means a patch containing a pre-measured or measured amount of topical medication that is absorbed into the body via the epidermis (outer layer of skin).
Transdermal means a route of administration in which the drug is administered by patch or iontophoreis through skin.

Examples of Transdermal in a sentence

  • Inhalation, Nasal, Ocular, Oral, Rectal Or Vaginal, Sublingual, Topical, And Transdermal Generic, Preferred Brand Name, or Non-Preferred Brand Name Prescription Drugs The prescription drug is included in our allowance for the medical service being rendered.

  • Transdermal Patches/Powder Packets: must be billed per “each” patch/packet dispensed, regardless of whether they are pre-packaged in a box or come in individual pouches/packets.

  • Transdermal testosterone gel improves sexual function, mood, muscle strength, and body composition parameters in hypogonadal men.

  • Transdermal fentanyl is subject to prior authorization and quantity limitations based on the Application of Standards in Section 1927 of the SSA and/or approved by the DUR Board.

  • Morphine 945-1034 mg/day PO; initial Transdermal Fentanyl dose 275 mcg/hr.

  • Morphine mcg/hr.135-224mg/day PO; initial Transdermal Fentanyl dose 503.

  • Transdermal opioids as front line treatment of moderate to severe cancer pain: a systemic review.

  • Oral, Transdermal Patch, and Vaginal Ring Contraceptives Copayment: See applicable copay- ments for Prescription Drugs.

  • Transdermal fentanyl versus sustained release oral morphine in strong-opioid naïve patients with chronic low back pain.

  • Mechanism of biodegradation of biodegradable polymers including controlled drug delivery systems, Mucoadhesive, Hydrodynamically balanced and Transdermal Systems.


More Definitions of Transdermal

Transdermal means relating to, being, or supplying a medication in a form for absorption through the skin into the bloodstream. Merriam-Webster, Medline Plus Medical Dictionary, Transdermal, http://www.merriam- webster.com/medlineplus/Transdermal (last visited Mar. 24, 2011).

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