PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR HYDROPHOBIC DRUGS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME

摘要

A drug delivery system for oral administration of hydrophobic drugs with enhanced and extended absorption and improved pharmacokinetics is provided. In one embodiment, formulations comprising testosterone and testosterone esters, e.g., testosterone palmitate, are disclosed. Methods of treating a hormone deficiency or effecting male contraception with the inventive formulations are also provided.