Paper I — 2016 October (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q10
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Paper I
2016 October (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min
Question
New drug delivery systems.
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New drug delivery systems (NDDS) are technologies designed to control the rate, timing, and/or site of drug release to improve therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance.
Examples: Transdermal therapeutic systems (patches), liposomes, nanoparticles, sustained/controlled-release oral formulations, and implants — designed to achieve targeted delivery, sustained plasma levels, reduced dosing frequency, and reduced systemic toxicity compared to conventional formulations.