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Jessica T Y Cheng¹, Edwin C K Tan¹, Lifeng Kang^1,2

¹School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia.

|October 4, 2024

Summary

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3D printing offers customized medications for special populations, overcoming the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach. This technology enables tailored dosage forms and combination therapies, revolutionizing pharmaceutical and pharmacy practices.

Keywords:

3D printing additive manufacturing direct powder extrusion fused deposition modelling pharmacy practice semi solid extrusion

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Area of Science:

Pharmaceutical Sciences
Biotechnology
Materials Science

Background:

Traditional 'one size fits all' medication approaches fail to address the needs of special population groups.
3D printing technology presents a paradigm shift in pharmaceutical manufacturing and pharmacy practice.
Customized medication production and tailored drug release mechanisms are key advantages of 3D printing.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the emergence and applications of extrusion-based 3D printing in pharmacy.
To discuss advancements in 3D printing technology and pharmacist perceptions.
To highlight the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of 3D printing in pharmaceuticals.

Main Methods:

Focus on extrusion-based 3D printing techniques: semi-solid extrusion, fused deposition modeling, and direct powder extrusion.
Summarize the concepts and applications of each technique.
Review recent advancements in the 3D printer market and gather pharmacist perceptions.

Main Results:

3D printing enables on-demand production of customized medication with unique drug release profiles.
It facilitates the combination of multiple drugs into a single formulation, reducing medication burden.
Extrusion-based techniques are the most studied for pharmacy applications.

Conclusions:

3D printing technology holds significant potential to revolutionize pharmaceutical and pharmacy practices.
It offers tailored solutions for medication, addressing limitations of traditional methods.
The technology presents both benefits and challenges, with promising future prospects for personalized medicine.