an in situ film - forming methyl acetate - based solution of at least one absorbable , segmented block copolymer with amorphous and semi - crystalline segments contains at least one bioactive agent which exhibits antimicrobial , anti - inflammatory , antiviral , anesthetic , hemostatic , and / or antineoplastic activity . the absorbable polymers can be a polyaxial copolyester , polyether - ester and polyether - ester urethane . the solution can be applied onto animal and human skin or accessible body cavities to prevent or treat one or more disorders preventable or treatable by the bioactive agent therein .