What is a plo drug? The Compounded Topical Delivery System Explained
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According to reports, pluronic lecithin organogel (PLO) was first developed as a topical and transdermal drug delivery vehicle by American compounding pharmacists in the early 1990s, offering a new route for medications. But what is a plo drug and how does this specialized vehicle work? These gels are compounded emulsions that allow pharmacists to create customized topical medications, often for patients unable to take oral medication.
