The "Smart" Timers (Controlled Release)
Sometimes, a patient needs a steady stream of medicine over a long time, rather than one big "burst."
Micro-Beads: The medicine is tucked into tiny, biodegradable beads made of excipients. These beads slowly dissolve over days or weeks, releasing the medicine a little bit at a time.
Depot Injections: In 2026, a single shot can sometimes provide a whole month’s worth of medicine because the excipients hold the drug in a small "reservoir" under the skin that slowly empties.
Reducing Doses: This tech means a patient might only need one shot a month instead of one shot every day, making life much more convenient.
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