why can some medicines be given as an implant, and others can’t?

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We’re able to use implants for contraceptives so why not other things? Would be great if it was an option for people needing to control chronic illness symptoms.

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A drug needs to be stable, the dose needs to be fairly constant, and the implantation is a procedure a little more complicated than swallowing a pill. It’s also more difficult to discontinue.

The market of implantable medications is growing, so there will be more on the market.

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