Microneedles are a promising new way to deliver drugs

The dissolvable microneedles infused with ethanolic lipid nanoparticles loaded with the drug benidipine, which were shown to be effective in delivering the anti-hypertensive drug in rats. — Dr SYED MAHMOOD

Microneedles are micrometre-sized (µm) needles arranged on microneedle devices in the form of a small patch.

They can gently penetrate the skin without causing pain, making it a better alternative than the usual syringe that is used in hospitals, especially for patient compliance with medication.