Intervention of 3D printing in health care: transformation for sustainable development

Three-dimensional (3D) technology is the practice of dropping material layer-by-layer in the construction of the desired object. The application of the 3D printing technique has been observed in miscellaneous domains. Personalized medicine becomes the most demanding trend in the health-care segment. Several advancements have been observed in the progress of 3D printing. However, the availability of finished products in the marketplace is very less. There is an utmost requirement to improve the knowledge and skills in the sustainable development of pharmaceutical and medical products by selecting suitable techniques and materials.

This article covers the fundamental process of 3D printing, types, pharmaceutical-medical application, benefits, and challenges.

This technology is capable of designing the complex geometry of an organ. It is feasible to produce drug products by incorporating multiple drugs in various compartments in such a fashion that these drugs can release from the compartment at a predetermined rate. Additionally, this 3D process has the potential to revolutionize personalized therapy to different age-groups through design flexibility and accurate dosing. In the upcoming years, the potential application of this technology can be seen in a clinical setting where patients will get individualized medicine as per their needs.