Testosterone use in Canada by transdermal application 2000-2011
This statistic represents the percentage of testosterone use that is applied transdermally in Canada from 2000 to 2011. In 2009, 95% of testosterone was applied through transdermal applications. Canada also experienced a significant increase in testosterone prescriptions. Transdermal is a method of administration where active ingredients are transferred through the skin. A skin patch is a commonly used method of testosterone transdermal application. Medically, testosterone is often used as part of hormone replacement therapy or due to hormonal insufficiency.