Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Drug Delivery Systems

Systems for the delivery of drugs to target sites of pharmacological actions. Technologies employed include those concerning drug preparation, route of administration, site targeting, metabolism, and toxicity.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Systems for the delivery of drugs to target sites of pharmacological actions. Technologies employed include those concerning drug preparation, route of administration, site targeting, metabolism, and toxicity.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Drug Targeting
  • Delivery System, Drug
  • Delivery Systems, Drug
  • Drug Delivery System
  • Drug Targetings
  • System, Drug Delivery
  • Systems, Drug Delivery
  • Targeting, Drug
  • Targetings, Drug

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with drug / admin; do not confuse with MEDICATION SYSTEMS, an organizational concept in patient care for providing medication; note entry term DRUG TARGETING: do not confuse with MOLECULAR TARGETED THERAPY

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  1. E02w.319w.300

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Drug Delivery Systems. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016503. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016503
  2. Drug Delivery Systems. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64829245