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The method for automatic dosing of drugs utilizes a microdelivery device which may be implanted in or otherwise administered to an animal or human. A microdelivery device is configured to have a plurality of compartments, each containing at least one drug so that a plurality of doses of the drug(s)

The method for automatic dosing of drugs utilizes a microdelivery device which may be implanted in or otherwise administered to an animal or human. A microdelivery device is configured to have a plurality of compartments, each containing at least one drug so that a plurality of doses of the drug(s) are held within the device. In accordance with the present invention, the microdelivery device selectively actuates the compartments to selectively release doses of the drug(s) to provide an efficacious dosing pattern. One primary function of the present invention is to release two or more pesticides in such a pattern that parasites are effectively controlled while preventing the development of tolerance to the drugs within the parasites. Preferably, the microdelivery device is programmable to effectuate the release of the drug(s) at a desired time to maintain efficacious levels of the drug while minimizing the amount of drug which must be used.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for automatic delivery of one or more drugs, the method comprising:a) selecting a microdelivery system having a plurality of compartments disposed therein for holding a plurality of doses of at least a first drug to be administered to an animal/human;b) administe

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for automatic delivery of one or more drugs, the method comprising:a) selecting a microdelivery system having a plurality of compartments disposed therein for holding a plurality of doses of at least a first drug to be administered to an animal/human;b) administering the microdelivery system to the animal/human;c) actuating the microdelivery system to provide an initial dose of the first drug from at least one compartment of the microdelivery system to the animal/human in sufficient quantity to exceed the efficacy threshold for the first drug in the animal/human; andd) actuating the microdelivery system to provide a second dose of the first drug from at least one compartment of the microdelivery system to the animal/human at a predetermined time after the initial dose of the first drug and while the drug supplied by the initial dose remains above the efficacy threshold.