An innovative wipe-on polymeric sustained release delivery system delivered from a small, dual compartmented plagette that forms a flexible, comfortable to wear film on the skin. The resultant film is capable of containing penetration enhancers and drugs suitable for delivery through the skin barrier.

PATENT STANCE
U. S. Patent: # 5,460,620 issued October 1995
European Patent pending

DEVELOPER'S SOLUTION
We developed a method of topical drug delivery that overcomes the problems of the potential interaction between drugs and the patch compositions as well as the inconvenience of wearing a bulky, obtrusive patch. The ReGenesis systems incorporate the flexibility of occlusive and semi-occlusive polymer films as carriers for time-released drug activity via a dual compartmented dispensing packette that separates the film-forming polymer system from its accompanying drug formulation until the time of use. The fast drying polymer film is a sophisticated invisible patch without the nuisance of wearing a detectable patch.

MARKETER'S VIEWPOINT
Take drug delivery technology to the next plane and provide consumers greater control and a more consistent delivery of ingredient activity. Offer muscle and joint pain sufferers a more cosmetically acceptable course of therapy than the usual ointments, creams, and patch products.

CONSUMER'S REVIEW
Qualitative one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions with patients positively confirmed the theory that a water resistant drug system that would remain comfortably in place on the skin without staining or rubbing off is a highly desirable alternative to currently marketed topical drug systems.

TECHNOLOGY FLEXIBILITY
Application of therapeutic agents for time release delivery from a flexible film include, among others: peroxide compositions, emollients, surfactants, antibiotics, salicylic acid, sunscreens, steroids, anti-fungals, anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, anesthetic agents, and anti-pruritics.