Transdermal Patches

Platform technology that supports TTS

A transdermal patch is a medicated adhesive patch that is applied to the skin to deliver drug through the skin and into bloodstream. Transdermal patches are commonly used for various treatments because they have fewer adverse effects on the digestive system, cause less pain, and are more patient-friendly than oral administration or injections.
Transdermal patch development requires advanced technologies to create products that meet multiple requirements including minimal adverse skin reactions, sustained adhesiveness, and efficient absorption of the active compounds.
With years of experience researching transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS), CosMED Pharmaceutical has established “medical adhesive technology” and “gelation technology” as essential technologies in transdermal patch development. CosMED Pharmaceutical is committed to developing optimized products.

Transdermal formulations, such as poultice-type patches and tape-type patches, are created on a platform of medical adhesive technology. These formulations use adhesive technology that ensures active compounds penetrate the skin.
Because adhesive patches may remain in contact with the skin for long periods of time, advanced specifications and designs are needed that meet a variety of requirements. These include minimal adverse skin reactions, sustained adhesion without peeling, and resilience against external factors such as patient activity and weather. With extensive experience in the research and development of transdermal drug delivery systems, CosMED Pharmaceutical has acquired the technology and expertise needed to design optimal pharmaceutical preparations.

Gelation technology is an essential element in creating skin-friendly transdermal therapeutic systems that attach to the skin with an appropriate level of adhesion without causing adverse skin reactions while also being user-friendly. CosMED Pharmaceutical’s gelation technology softens and gelates macromolecular polymers, and uses the resulting gel preparation as the base material for adhesive patches. This approach has been used to develop a wide range of products in not only the medical and pharmaceutical domains, but also the health and beauty domains, with the functional characteristics of these products receiving widespread recognition.

Friendly medical care, one patch at a time

In aging societies, there is a growing demand for drug delivery via transdermal patches. Transdermal patches are a convenient administration method in elderly patients who have difficulty swallowing, while compliance is also easier to verify for caregivers. Self-medication is also considered an important factor in increasing healthy lifespans, and transdermal patches are garnering interest in this area as they offer a simple means of providing nutritional support via the skin. As an expert in the field with TTS technologies and extensive expertise in transdermal patches, CosMED Pharmaceutical is working hard to create innovative TTS solutions.