Provided is a patch preparation having improved adhesion to an adherend so as to be able to continuously administer a drug, particularly a drug having systemic action, in a consistent fashion for an extended period. The patch preparation has a laminated structure comprising, in order from the skin-adhering side: an adhesive patch layer comprising a pressure-sensitive plaster containing a drug, and an adhesive patch support； and a cover layer, wherein the patch preparation is characterized in that a cushioning material is arranged between the cover layer and the adhesive patch support of the adhesive patch layer, the cover layer being of a size covering an area beyond the peripheral edges of the adhesive patch layer, and a masking film is further arranged between the cover layer and the cushioning material.
