When we think about taking medicine, we usually picture swallowing pills, getting shots, or receiving IVs. But there are some cool new ways to deliver drugs that are changing how we think about medicine! Let’s take a look at a few interesting options:

• Transdermal Patches: These patches stick to your skin and slowly release medicine over time. You might know about nicotine patches, which help people stop smoking by providing a steady amount of nicotine without needing to remember to take it every day.

• Inhalation Therapy: This isn’t just for asthma. Recent studies are exploring how we can deliver other types of medicine directly into the lungs. This method can help the medicine work faster!

• Nanobots and Microneedles: These are tiny tools that can deliver medicine with very little pain. They make tiny holes in the skin to help the medicine get into your body more easily.

• Sublingual and Buccal Methods: This means putting medicine under your tongue or between your gums and cheek. This way, the medicine can be quickly absorbed into your bloodstream without going through your stomach.

These new methods can make taking medicine easier, reduce side effects, and help patients stick to their treatment plans!