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ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical design2026

Polymeric Microneedles: Advancing Potential Through Innovative Manufacturing, Polymer Design, and Characterization Techniques.

Caroline Lamie, Athina-Myrto Chioni, Natividad Garrido-Mesa, Amr Elshaer

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Review in Current pharmaceutical design, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Caroline LamieDrug Discovery, Delivery and Patient Care (DDDPC), School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry, Kingston University London, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, UK.
Athina-Myrto ChioniDepartment of Biomolecular Sciences, Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care & Education, Kingston University London, Penrhyn Road, Surrey, KT1 2EE, London, UK.
Natividad Garrido-MesaDrug Discovery, Delivery and Patient Care (DDDPC), School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry, Kingston University London, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, UK.
Amr ElshaerDrug Discovery, Delivery and Patient Care (DDDPC), School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry, Kingston University London, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microneedles (MNs) represent a transformative technology in pharmaceutics, offering a minimally invasive method for drug delivery that enhances patient compliance and therapeutic efficacy. By enabling transdermal administration, MNs provide a promising option to conventional routes of drug delivery, such as injections and oral administration, which may cause discomfort and lead to poor adherence. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of polymeric MNs, with a particular focus on their fabrication techniques, polymer selection strategies, and pharmaceutical characterization methods. It critically examines the latest advancements in manufacturing approaches, emphasizing the role of biocompatible and biodegradable polymers in enhancing drug solubility, stability, and controlled release. This review provides insights into the current landscape of polymeric MN applications in drug delivery , highlighting their potential to revolutionize therapeutic interventions across diverse medical fields. Ongoing advancements in polymeric MN technology could lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, positioning MNs as a cornerstone of the next generation of drug delivery systems.

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Drug Delivery SystemsNeedlesPolymersAdministration, CutaneousAnimalsHumansPharmaceutical PreparationsPharmaceutical PreparationsPolymerscharacterization techniquesmanufacturing techniquesmicromoldingPolymeric microneedlesterpenestransdermal delivery

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