| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| SERVICE REASON CODE | C42740 |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | DIFFUSION CONTROLLED EXTENDED RELEASE DOSAGE FORM |
| CODE TYPE ABBREVIATION | NCI |
| CODE DESCRIPTION | NCIt |
| FULL DESCRIPTION | A solid, semi-solid, solution or suspension covered with an outer permeable polymeric membrane designed to release active and/or inert ingredient(s) at a controlled, prolonged rate so as to reduce dosing frequency. Water permeates through the membrane to the core to dissolve the ingredient(s) which subsequently exit the membrane at a rate determined by their solubility and the thickness and porosity of the membrane. |
| NCIT SUBTYPE | StrengthForm |