Injectable extended release formulations and methods

摘要

Described is a preferred injectable, extended release formulation which includes a growth hormone or a growth hormone releasing factor in a carrier including a biocompatible hydrophobic vehicle and an amount of polyglycerol ester effective to extend release of the growth hormone or growth hormone releasing factor in an animal. Other preferred embodiments provide methods for making a composition for treating an animal with a growth hormone or growth hormone releasing factor, and methods for administering these substances to an animal.