A review on microfabrication of thermoplastic polymer‐based microneedle arrays

• Published in: Polymer engineering and science Vol. 59; no. 5; pp. 877 - 890
• Main Authors: Juster, Herwig, Aar, Bart, Brouwer, Hans
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, USA John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.05.2019; Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc; Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Subjects: Commercialization; Drug delivery systems; Embossing; Equipment and supplies; Hypodermic needles; Injection molding; Medical personnel; Methods; Microneedle drug delivery; Pain; Polymer industry; Polymers; Production management; Production processes; Thermoplastic resins; Thermoplastics; Topical analgesics; Transdermal drug delivery systems; Transdermal medication

This article will provide an overview of recent developments for microneedles made using injection molding and hot embossing techniques for active transdermal drug delivery. Microneedle arrays are developed for pain‐free and efficient drug delivery without using a cold chain. The focus of this artic...