Medherant, a company spun off from research efforts undertaken at the University of Warwick in the UK, is going to introduce an Ibuprofen patch that is capable of restricting the medication to the intended area of the body, while minimizing undesirable side effects.
The Ibuprofen patch is made from a special flexible adhesive designed by Bostik. The patch allows medication to leach out gradually and infiltrate the skin in a controlled manner. The Ibuprofen's effects are restricted to the desired part of the body without first going through the patient's bloodstream. Furthermore, the patch is designed to comfortably stick to the skin but not stick so hard that it leaves behind residue when you peel it off.
This Ibuprofen patch should instantly appeal to a large market of people with muscle and other pains who currently rely on pills that can cause side-effects and can be inefficient.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Controlled Medication Delivery
- The Ibuprofen patch demonstrates the trend of controlled medication delivery, allowing medication to be restricted to a specific area of the body.
- Minimizing Side Effects
- The Ibuprofen patch addresses the trend of minimizing side effects by delivering medication directly to the intended area, bypassing the bloodstream.
- Alternative Pain Relief Solutions
- The Ibuprofen patch reflects the trend of seeking alternative pain relief solutions that are more targeted and efficient than traditional pills.
Where This Applies
- Pharmaceuticals
- The pharmaceutical industry could explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing more advanced, controlled-release medication patches.
- Medical Devices
- The medical devices industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by creating new pain relief solutions using adhesive patches and controlled drug delivery systems.
- Consumer Healthcare
- The consumer healthcare industry has an opportunity to introduce innovative pain relief products like the Ibuprofen patch that offer targeted and efficient relief with minimized side effects.
