Table I.
Microneedle design | Simplicity of design and manufacturing | Simplicity of use by patient | Maximum possible drug dose | Control over drug delivery profile |
---|---|---|---|---|
Microneedle pretreatment | + + + | + + | + + | + + |
Microneedle patch | + + | + + + | + | + + |
Hollow microneedles | + | + | + + + | + + + |