NCIt synonyms : BUCC; Buccal Route of Drug Administration;
NCIt related terms : Buccal use; Buccal;
NCIt definition : Administration of a substance through the mucosal membrane on the inside of the cheek
or the back of the mouth. Buccal route bypasses first pass metabolism and avoids pre-systemic
elimination in the gastrointestinal tract. The buccal environment is well supplied
with both vascular and lymphatic drainage and is well suited for a retentive device.
This is a feasible alternative for systemic delivery of orally inefficient drugs,
such as peptide and protein drug molecules.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Administration directed toward the cheek, generally from within the mouth.
(FDA); EDQM-HC: Administration of a medicinal product to the buccal cavity (pouch located
between the cheek and the gum) to obtain a systemic effect;
FDA table : Route of Administration (C-DRG-00301);