Passive Transdermal Technologies

3M Drug In Adhesive Transdermal Delivery

3M’s transdermal drug delivery technology has been used for decades to successfully deliver small-molecule drugs. Since then, we have pioneered several advancements, including our drug-in-adhesive (DIA) technology which has become the industry standard for passive delivery.

The 3M DIA system is a versatile platform which provides compatibility with a wide variety of drugs. This type of patch is less likely to deliver too much medication and continued advancements allow this system to deliver more than one drug in a single patch resulting in added patient convenience.

Because the adhesive layer not only serves to adhere the patch layers together and to the skin, but also contains the drug, DIA systems offer advantages in reduced size and thickness and improved conformability to the application site, helping drive patient preference.

3M excels at integrating adhesive, drug and components into a single, simple system that provides superior product stability and optimal system performance throughout the duration of the wear period. Contact a 3M representative to find out how we can adapt our DIA technology to meet your formulation needs.

Visit our education section to see how 3M DIA technologies work versus other types of transdermal designs.