Basics of Compounding: 3D Printing--Pharmacy Applications, Part 2

Area of Science:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Materials science
• Additive manufacturing

Background:

• Three-dimensional (3D) printing is established in industrial sectors like automotive and aerospace.
• Its application is expanding into pharmaceutical manufacturing, influencing dosage-form development.
• This article is the second part of a series on 3D printing in pharmaceuticals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss the diverse technologies available for 3D printing.
• To provide an overview of additive manufacturing techniques relevant to pharmaceutical applications.

Main Methods:

• Review of current 3D printing technologies.
• Analysis of their applicability in pharmaceutical contexts.

Main Results:

• Identification of various 3D printing methods.
• Discussion of their principles and potential uses.

Conclusions:

• 3D printing offers novel approaches to pharmaceutical dosage-form development.
• Understanding different 3D printing technologies is crucial for their effective implementation in the pharmaceutical industry.