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Through the Skin: The Pharmacokinetic Principles of Transdermal Administration Price: $45.99 Format: On-demand webinar (approx. 1 hour) + downloadable notes + post-course quiz Course Overview: Transdermal and topical drug delivery have emerged as powerful alternatives to traditional oral and injectable routes—offering targeted effects, reduced systemic exposure, and improved patient adherence. Yet, the science behind these therapies is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to how drugs actually move through the skin and into circulation. This intermediate-level webinar demystifies the pharmacokinetic principles that govern transdermal administration, giving pharmacists, prescribers, and healthcare professionals a clearer understanding of this delivery system’s unique advantages and limitations. In this 60-minute, expert-led course, participants will explore the science of skin permeability, the structure and function of the stratum corneum, and the physicochemical properties required for a molecule to successfully penetrate the skin barrier. From diffusion gradients to lipid solubility, we’ll unpack the fundamental mechanisms that influence transdermal absorption—and how formulation strategies (like patches, gels, and polymer-enhanced systems) optimize this process. Clinical case examples and real-world drug products (e.g., fentanyl, lidocaine, diclofenac, nicotine, and hormone therapies) will be used to illustrate how pharmacokinetics directly influence therapeutic effectiveness, patient selection, and safety.