TRANSDERMAL PHARMACEUTICAL SPRAY FORMULATIONS COMPRISING A VP/VA COPOLYMER AND A NON-AQUEOUS VEHICLE

摘要

Transdermal spray formulations containing a pharmaceutically active agent and methods for administering the same are provided. The formulations comprise the pharmaceutically active agent, a VP/VA copolymer and a non-aqueous vehicle. The formulations further comprise an anti-nucleating agent to prevent recrystallization of the pharmaceutically active agent and a penetration enhancer to increase the rate of drug delivery through the skin. Upon application to the skin, the present formulations dry to provide a film at the site of treatment.