the present invention relates to a process for the preparation of an intravaginal matrix drug delivery device . the process comprises the steps of combining at least one therapeutic agent in a therapeutically effective amount with at least one biocompatible elastomeric polymer to form a mix ; curing said mix in a mould having a shape of said intravaginal drug delivery device , to form a polymer matrix ; and maturing said polymer matrix to form the intravaginal drug delivery device . the maturing step alters the release rate characteristics of a device prepared in accordance with the process of the invention .