The device including a plurality of stratum corneum-piercing microprojections, and a solid coating disposed upon the microprojections, wherein the solid coating includes at least one beneficial agent and a biocompatible carrier is provided. The device is applied to the skin of a living animal (e.g.,...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US20020177839?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020177839 - Microprojection array having a beneficial agent containing coating
