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  • Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Three Dimensional (3D) printing, a layer-by-layer manufacturing technique, has advanced significantly since the 1980s.
  • Its application in the pharmaceutical industry, while still developing, has emerged as a key innovation in dosage form development over the last decade.
  • The technology allows for precise control over drug dosage and release profiles, paving the way for personalized medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the advancement possibilities of 3D printing in pharmaceuticals, with a specific focus on custom prescriptions.
  • To highlight the potential of 3D printing for creating novel dosage forms tailored to individual patient needs.
  • To explore the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating 3D printing into pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent advancements in 3D printing techniques for pharmaceutical applications.
  • Analysis of the potential for 3D printing in fabricating customized drug dosage forms.
  • Examination of regulatory milestones, such as FDA approval of 3D-printed prescriptions.

Main Results:

  • 3D printing enables the creation of dosage forms with precise measurements, customized to individual patient requirements.
  • The technology facilitates the development of novel dosage forms with varied shapes, sizes, and surface characteristics.
  • Recent FDA approval of a 3D-printed prescription signifies a major step towards the integration of this technology in pharmaceutical supply chains.

Conclusions:

  • Three Dimensional (3D) printing holds significant promise for the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly for on-demand, low-cost solid dosage forms.
  • Personalized medicine can be advanced through 3D printing's ability to create patient-specific drug formulations.
  • Further research and development are needed to overcome existing challenges and fully realize the scope of 3D printing in pharmaceuticals, potentially reducing side effects associated with incorrect dosing.