Medication Delivery Systems for Effective Treatment

Medication delivery systems enable safe and accurate administration of drugs for optimal treatment outcomes.

Medication Delivery FAQ

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What is drug delivery?

Int J Pharm Investig. 2012 Jan-Mar; 2 (1): 2–11. Drug delivery is the method or process of administering a pharmaceutical compound to achieve a therapeutic effect in humans or animals. For the treatment of human diseases, nasal and pulmonary routes of drug delivery are gaining increasing importance.

What is the goal of drug delivery?

For all drugs, the goal of delivery is to maximize therapeutic efficacy by transporting and releasing the drug (passively or actively) to the target site in the body and by minimizing off-target accumulation of the drug.

Why do we need a drug delivery system?

1. Drug delivery technologies require constant redesigning to keep up with new methods of drug design and manufacture, particularly of biotechnology products. 2. As the costs of drugs are rising, drug delivery aims to reduce the costs by improving the bioavailability of drugs so that lesser quantities need to be taken in by the patient.

What are drug delivery systems?

Drug delivery systems describe technologies that carry drugs into or throughout the body. These technologies include the method of delivery, such as a pill that you swallow or a vaccine that is injected.

Who can use the prescription delivery service?

Anyone can use the Prescription Delivery Service. We offer a free delivery service for many of our vulnerable patients (in line with government and NHS guidance).** Talk to your local pharmacy team if you think this may apply to you.

How much does a prescription delivery cost?

The delivery itself is completely free. If you’re exempt from paying for your prescriptions or you have a PPC, you can upload this in our app or on our website. No more travelling to the pharmacy and waiting in a queue. We’ll remind you when you’re running low on medicines so you can reorder your repeat prescription.

Do you deliver a prescription if it's in the fridge?

Delivery is free on all prescription medicines, including ones that are kept in the fridge. We deliver from our central pharmacy to any address in the UK. You’ll get a reminder to order your next prescription 10 days before you’re due to run out. So your next order should arrive with time to spare.

How do I get my NHS prescription delivered for free?

Just order when it suits you. Sign up for free on our app or online. Then order your NHS prescription and get your medicine delivered for free. Learn more about how LloydsDirect works here.