Optimisation of Backing Layer Formulations via Rational Polymer Selection to Improve the Insertion of Dissolving Microneedles Into Skin

Fiona Smith; Benjamin Fiedler; Khaled Elkassas; Ruslan Mohamed; Karmen Cheung; Mischa Zelzer; Abina Crean; Faz Chowdhury; Joel Segal; Frankie Rawson; Maria Marlow

doi:10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.5c01024

Optimisation of Backing Layer Formulations via Rational Polymer Selection to Improve the Insertion of Dissolving Microneedles Into Skin

Fiona Smith
, Benjamin Fiedler
, Khaled Elkassas
, Ruslan Mohamed
, Karmen Cheung
, Mischa Zelzer
, Abina Crean
, Faz Chowdhury
, Joel Segal
, Frankie Rawson
, Maria Marlow

School of Pharmacy

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Journal	Molecular Pharmaceutics
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.5c01024
Publication status	Published - 9 Jan 2026

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