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A matrix for containing drugs for transdermal delivery systems is disclosed. The matrix formed of a skin-adhesive acrylate copolymer, attains high rates of drug delivery without the addition of drug delivery rate enhancers. In preferred embodiments the matrix is used to administer steroids, in parti

A matrix for containing drugs for transdermal delivery systems is disclosed. The matrix formed of a skin-adhesive acrylate copolymer, attains high rates of drug delivery without the addition of drug delivery rate enhancers. In preferred embodiments the matrix is used to administer steroids, in particular estradiol. Water-soluble polymers may be added as well

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A drug-containing matrix for use in a transdermal drug delivery device for administering at least one estrogen to an area of skin or mucosa comprising the drug dispersed in a body of a pressure sensitive adhesive, said pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising an acrylate co

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A drug-containing matrix for use in a transdermal drug delivery device for administering at least one estrogen to an area of skin or mucosa comprising the drug dispersed in a body of a pressure sensitive adhesive, said pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising an acrylate copolymer and polyvinylpyrrolidone, said matrix being essentially free of a skin permeation enhancer.