A polymeric construct is disclosed. The construct comprises a polysaccharide polymer having a selected medicament associated therewith. The medicament th us present is provided in a slow release form. lt;SDOCL LA=ENgt; 18 We Claim 1. A polymeric construct comprising a polysaccharide polymer having a selected medicament entrapped therewithin. 2. The construct as defined in claim 1 wherein said polymer is selected from the group consisting of alginic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt ther...