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 19 Jul. 2025.
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