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3D Printing Pharmaceuticals: Drug Development to Frontline Care
Sarah J Trenfield1, Atheer Awad1, Alvaro Goyanes2
1UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AX, UK.
Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
|March 15, 2018
Summary
3D printing (3DP) offers revolutionary pharmaceutical manufacturing, enabling personalized medicines with tailored dosages and release profiles. This technology can enhance drug development and clinical applications, from preclinical stages to patient care.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Materials Science
Background:
- 3D printing (3DP) is emerging as a transformative technology in pharmaceuticals.
- Current pharmaceutical manufacturing often lacks flexibility for personalized treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the motivations and potential applications of 3D printing in pharmaceuticals.
- To provide a practical perspective on integrating 3DP into the pharmaceutical space.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of 3D printing applications in drug development.
- Analysis of benefits for personalized medicine and drug delivery.
Main Results:
- 3DP allows for small-batch production of medicines with customized dosages, shapes, and release characteristics.
- Potential applications span preclinical development, clinical trials, and direct patient care.
Conclusions:
- 3D printing holds significant promise for realizing personalized medicine.
- Integration of 3DP across the pharmaceutical lifecycle is feasible and beneficial.
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