Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods for applying to a subject a transdermal delivery device configured to deliver a non-sedative amount of a dexmedetomidine composition. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a non-sedative amount of a dexmedetomidine composition is transdermally applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver a non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices having a non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of treating ADHD, anxiety or insomnia by applying a transdermal delivery device containing a dexmedetomidine composition formulated to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject diagnosed as having ADHD, anxiety or insomnia. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a transdermal delivery device having a dexmedetomidine composition is applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient to treat ADHD, anxiety or insomnia in the subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices configured to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include transdermal delivery devices for delivering dexmedetomine to a subject, where the transdermal delivery devices include a single layer matrix dexmedetomine composition. Transdermal delivery devices according to certain embodiments include dexmedetomidine and a pressure sensitive adhesive provided as a single layer formulation. Also provide are methods of using the subject transdermal delivery devices to deliver dexmedetomidine to a subject, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Iontophoretic devices for transdermal delivery of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent are provided. Also provided are methods of transdermally delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat immune system disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Packaged iontophoretic systems, kits including iontophoretic devices, and methods of making iontophoretic devices are also provided.

Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of treating ADHD, anxiety or insomnia by applying a transdermal delivery device containing a dexmedetomidine composition formulated to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject diagnosed as having ADHD, anxiety or insomnia. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a transdermal delivery device having a dexmedetomidine composition is applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient to treat ADHD, anxiety or insomnia in the subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices configured to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.

Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.

Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.

Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.

Abstract: Topical sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent formulations are provided. Aspects of the transdermal formulations include an amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent in combination with a topical delivery vehicle, e.g., a topical patch that includes an adhesive layer and a backing layer. Also provided are methods of topically delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat a subject for a disease condition, such as an immune system disorder like multiple sclerosis, a hyperproliferative dermatological disorder, e.g., psoriasis, acne, etc. Packaged topical formulations, kits including such formulations, and methods of making such formulations are also provided.

Abstract: Iontophoretic devices for transdermal delivery of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent are provided. Also provided are methods of transdermally delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist active agent to a subject, e.g., to treat immune system disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Packaged iontophoretic systems, kits including iontophoretic devices, and methods of making iontophoretic devices are also provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of treating ADHD, anxiety or insomnia by applying a transdermal delivery device containing a dexmedetomidine composition formulated to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject diagnosed as having ADHD, anxiety or insomnia. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a transdermal delivery device having a dexmedetomidine composition is applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient to treat ADHD, anxiety or insomnia in the subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices configured to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include transdermal delivery devices for delivering dexmedetomine to a subject, where the transdermal delivery devices include a single layer matrix dexmedetomine composition. Transdermal delivery devices according to certain embodiments include dexmedetomidine and a pressure sensitive adhesive provided as a single layer formulation. Also provide are methods of using the subject transdermal delivery devices to deliver dexmedetomidine to a subject, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods for applying to a subject a transdermal delivery device configured to deliver a non-sedative amount of a dexmedetomidine composition. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a non-sedative amount of a dexmedetomidine composition is transdermally applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver a non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices having a non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of treating withdrawal syndrome by applying a transdermal delivery device containing a dexmedetomidine composition formulated to deliver a non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject diagnosed as having withdrawal syndrome. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a transdermal delivery device having a dexmedetomidine composition is applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver a non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine to treat withdrawal syndrome in the subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices configured to deliver a non-sedative amount of dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of managing pain in a subject by applying a transdermal delivery device containing a dexmedetomidine composition formulated to deliver a pain relieving effective amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject experiencing pain. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a transdermal delivery device having a dexmedetomidine composition is applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine effective to manage pain in the subject. Also provided are transdermal delivery devices configured to deliver dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery devices.

Abstract: Local anesthetic emulsion compositions are provided. The local anesthetic emulsion compositions may include: an oily phase comprising a eutectic mixture of a local anesthetic and an acyclic amide; a surfactant; and an aqueous phase. Also provided are methods of making and using the emulsions.

Abstract: Local anesthetic emulsion compositions are provided. The local anesthetic emulsion compositions may include: an oily phase comprising a eutectic mixture of a local anesthetic and an acyclic amide; a surfactant; and an aqueous phase. Also provided are methods of making and using the emulsions.

Abstract: A ketotifen transdermal drug delivery system is provided. In certain embodiments, the system includes a support layer and a plaster layer provided on the support, wherein the plaster layer contains ketotifen freebase. Also provided are methods of using the delivery systems, e.g., for treatment of ophthalmic diseases, and kits containing the delivery systems.