Abstract: Compositions comprising a blister pack, a container dimensioned to hold the blister pack and a pharmacological agent activity mitigation component are provided. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for disposing of unwanted pharmaceutical formulations are provided. systems and methods that an individual may use for disposing of unwanted pharmaceutical formulations are provided. Even more specifically, systems and methods that that an individual may use for disposing of unwanted pharmaceutical formulations that include combining the unwanted pharmaceutical formulation with a pharmacological agent activity mitigation component in a disposal container, placing the disposal container in a delivery package, and shipping the delivery package for disposal are provided.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a blister pack, a container dimensioned to hold the blister pack and a pharmacological agent activity mitigation component are provided. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a blister pack, a container dimensioned to hold the blister pack and a pharmacological agent activity mitigation component are provided. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a blister pack, a container dimensioned to hold the blister pack and a pharmacological agent activity mitigation component are provided. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: An integrated iontophoresis skin-worn patch and method for delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a corticosteroid drug compound in a systemically-safe and skin-safe manner for site-specific treatment of inflammation pain is disclosed.

Abstract: Devices for use in the disposal of pharmaceutical compositions are provided. Aspects of the devices include: a support having a surface; an activated carbon layer present on the surface; and an adhesive for stably associating a pharmaceutical composition with the activated carbon layer upon application of the pharmaceutical composition to the activated carbon layer. Also provided are methods of using the devices and kits containing the devices.

Abstract: Devices for use in the disposal of pharmaceutical compositions are provided. Aspects of the devices include: a support having a surface; an activated carbon layer present on the surface; and an adhesive for stably associating a pharmaceutical composition with the activated carbon layer upon application of the pharmaceutical composition to the activated carbon layer. Also provided are methods of using the devices and kits containing the devices.

Abstract: An integrated iontophoresis skin-worn patch and method for delivering a therapeutically effective amount of a corticosteroid drug compound in a systemically-safe and skin-safe manner for site-specific treatment of inflammation pain is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel polymer compositions comprising cellulose acrylamide, acrylamide and/or a fluorescent indicator species, and membranes made with these compositions. Optical pH sensors for monitoring the pH in a fluid sample, and methods for making such pH sensors are also disclosed. The pH sensors have reduced sensitivity to sample components that can interfere with pH measurements.

Abstract: A method for making a optical sensor for measuring the pH of a fluid includes the steps of applying a solution containing (a) a cellulose acrylamide, (b) an acrylamide, and (c) a copolymerizable monomeric fluorescent indicator species to the distal end of an optical fiber and polymerizing the solution to form a pH sensor means.

Abstract: A method for making a fiber optic sensor includes the steps of applying an adhesive composition to the distal end of an optical fiber, and applying a solution containing a copolymer of (a) a cellulose acrylamide, (b) an acrylamide, and (c) a copolymerizable monomeric fluorescent indicator species thereto to form a sensing layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel polymer compositions comprising cellulose acrylamide, acrylamide and/or a fluorescent indicator species, and membranes made with these compositions. Optical pH sensors for monitoring the pH in a fluid sample, and methods for making such pH sensors are also disclosed. The pH sensors have reduced sensitivity to sample components that can interfere with pH measurements.

Abstract: An optical method for obtaining hematocrit values of blood uses the light transmittance properties of blood as a means of acquiring information about the blood sample. An algorithm is used to calculate the hematocrit value based on the absorbance spectra obtained at wavelengths of approximately 500 nm and 800 nm. These absorbance wavelengths are selected for their insensitivity to the oxygen saturation level of hemoglobin. Additionally, the algorithm has demonstrated insensitivity to plasma and other blood constituent scattering effects.