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Step-Closer to Nasal Spray Drug Delivery for Parkinson’s Disease

This shows bottles of nasal sprayA new gel that contains levodopa can adhere to nasal tissue. The gel releases levodopa directly into the blood and brain. Researchers say the preliminary data reveals the gel has proven to be effective in animal models.

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