Patent: 5,039,660
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Summary for Patent: 5,039,660
Title: | Partially fused peptide pellet |
Abstract: | A bioerodible pellet capable of administering an even and continuous dose of a peptide over a period of up to a year, when subcutaneously implanted, is provided. The bioerodible implant is a partially-fused pellet, which pellet has a peptide drug homogeneously-bound in a matrix of a melted and recrystallized, nonpolymer carrier. Preferably, the nonpolymer carrier is a steroid and in particular is cholesterol or a cholesterol derivative. In one embodiment, the peptide drug is growth hormone-releasing hormone. A method for making the bioerodible pellet also is provided. |
Inventor(s): | Leonard; Robert J. (Lynnfield, MA), Harman; S. Mitchell (Ellicott City, MD) |
Assignee: | Endocon, Inc. (South Walpole, MA) |
Application Number: | 07/163,328 |
Patent Claims: | see list of patent claims |
Details for Patent 5,039,660
Applicant | Tradename | Biologic Ingredient | Dosage Form | BLA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Expiredate |
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Nps Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | NATPARA | parathyroid hormone | For Injection | 125511 | 01/23/2015 | ⤷ Try a Trial | 2039-02-26 |
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