●●●●● 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. o 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