Definiton of the Problem: Transdermal Delivery of Drugs

Drug delivery through transdermal patches can be advantageous for increased uptake into the body and prolonged delivery without self-medication. However, there are aspects of transdermal drug delivery which are still uncertain, and raise questions about their ethical use. Also, delivery of certain drugs which are discussed here is also a gray area for ethical examination.

Chose from one of the two following examples:

1. Transdermal delivery of nicotine replacement
2. Transdermal delivery of hormone birth control