●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●●● o A transdermal product is designed to deliver drugs through the skin (percutaneous absorption) to the general circulation for systemic effects, with the skin not being the target organ Systemic drug absorption should always be considered when using topical products if the patient is pregnant or nursing⚫ A transdermal product is designed to deliver drugs through the skin (percutaneous absorption) to the general circulation for systemic effects, with the skin not being the target organ. ⚫ Systemic drug absorption should always be considered when using topical products if the patient is pregnant or nursing