Smart Physical-Based Transdermal Drug Delivery System:Towards Intelligence and Controlled Release

Transdermal drug delivery systems based on physical principles have provided a stable, efficient, and safe strategy for disease therapy. However, the intelligent device with real-time control and precise drug release is required to enhance treatment efficacy and improve patient compliance. This review summarizes the recent developments, application scenarios, and drug release characteristics of smart transdermal drug delivery systems fabricated with physical principle. Special attention is paid to the progress of intelligent design and concepts in of physical-based transdermal drug delivery technologies for real-time monitoring and precise drug release. In addition, facing with the needs of clinical treatment and personalized medicine, the recent progress and trend of physical enhancement are further highlighted for transdermal drug delivery systems in combination with pharmaceutical dosage forms to achieve better transdermal effects and facilitate the development of smart medical devices. Finally, the next generation and future application scenarios of smart physical-based transdermal drug delivery systems are discussed, a particular focus in vaccine delivery and tumor treatment.

Automated summary

Transdermal drug delivery systems based on physical principles have provided a stable, efficient, and safe strategy for disease therapy. Intelligent design and concepts have enabled real-time monitoring and precise drug release. The combination with pharmaceutical dosage forms can achieve better transdermal effects and facilitate the development of smart medical devices.