A method of manufacturing an implantable medical device including applying
a composition to an implantable medical device, the composition including
a polymer, an active agent and a solvent; allowing the solvent to
evaporate to form a dry coating, the dry coating comprising less than
about 2% residual fluid content (w/w); applying a fluid to the dry
coating, the fluid being substantially free from any polymer; and
allowing the fluid to evaporate from the coating.