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Dispensing device

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-24
JAVELIN PHARMA INC
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Benefits of technology

[0006]One object of the present invention is to provide a simple device for storing and dispensing prescription drugs.
[0007]A further object of the present invention is to provide a simple device for storing and dispensing drugs which are administered to a patient via intranasal means.
[0008]A further object of the present invention is to provide a simple drug dispensing device that would allow a patient to receive drug doses at prescribed time intervals.

Problems solved by technology

Dispensing pharmaceutical compositions to patients is often complicated by the need to limit the delivery to specific dosing regimens over specific time periods.
The problem is particularly acute with drugs that demand patient compliance to optimize safety, while maximizing efficacy.
Such drugs may be subject to overdosing as patients often seek medication prior to the recommended or allowable prescribed dose and schedule, leading to the possibility of adverse events, abuse or fatality.
Such necessary oversight places a large burden on the healthcare provider, as it requires personnel and detailed record-keeping for each patient.

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[0025]The invention relates broadly to a device for the controlled dispensing of drug delivery units. As used herein, the term “drug delivery unit” is intended to refer to a unit dose of a pharmaceutical composition or an applicator for providing a unit dose of a pharmaceutical composition. Thus, while the term “drug delivery unit” may refer to a pill, tablet, capsule, caplet, etc., (i.e., a unit dose of a pharmaceutical composition) which is ingested by a patient, the term is also intended to refer to a device for delivering a unit dose of a pharmaceutical composition to a patient. Examples herein include, but are not limited to, intranasal applicators, such as applicators designed to deliver a single unit or bidose or multiunit dose of a pharmaceutical composition to a patient. Thus, as will become apparent, the present device may be used to dispense compositions which are ingestible as well as devices for delivering compositions which are administered by means other than ingestio...

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for the time-controlled dispensing of pharmaceutical compositions to a patient. The device is intended to allow multiple doses of pharmaceutical compositions to be delivered to a patient over a predetermined or programmable dosing schedule.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to devices used for dispensing pharmaceutical compositions to patients in a time-controlled manner.BACKGROUND[0002]Dispensing pharmaceutical compositions to patients is often complicated by the need to limit the delivery to specific dosing regimens over specific time periods. In the case of many pharmaceuticals, delivery times must be controlled to provide adequate and effective dosing over time, while at the same time preventing inadequate dosing as well as overdosing.[0003]The problem is particularly acute with drugs that demand patient compliance to optimize safety, while maximizing efficacy. Drugs that fall into this class may have strict administration schedules and stringent dosing amounts as exemplified by such classes of molecules to include, but not limited to analgesics, cardiovascular agents, metabolic disorder treatments, and drugs used to treat certain cancers. Such drugs may be subject to overdosing as patients ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65B59/00
CPCA61J2007/0445A61J7/0481A61J7/0445
Inventor WRIGHT, CURTIS
Owner JAVELIN PHARMA INC