extended-release

adjective

: designed to slowly release a drug in the body over an extended period of time especially to reduce dosing frequency

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“Extended-release.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/extended-release. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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