#$%^&*AU2015201453A120150409.pdf#####ABSTRACT A device and method for transdermal delivery of drugs provides the delivery of drugs through pores previously created in the skin. The device comprises needles (10) or 5 other means for piercing the skin (4) of a patient to form pores (20) in a predefined pattern and carriers (12) in the same pattern that may be loaded with a drug (14) for delivery. Means are provided for applying the carriers (12) to the pores (20) to deliver the drug (14) through the pores (20) to a location beneath the surface of the skin (4). 10 Drawing for publication: Fig. 1b.4 122 - T T Fig, Ib