3D Printing in Pharmaceuticals
- Authors
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Matthew N. O. Sadiku
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX USA -
Uwakwe C. Chukwu
Department of Engineering Technology, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC, USA -
Janet O. Sadiku
Juliana King University, Houston, TX, USA
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- Keywords:
- 3D printing (3DP) additive manufacturing (AM) 3D printing pharmaceuticals 3D printed drug drug delivery personalized medicine
- Abstract
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3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is one of the most revolutionary technologies of contemporary life. The technology is causing a shift away from traditional mass production towards personalized 3D-printed drugs through computer-aided model design. Buy-in from healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, is vital to the integration of 3D printing into clinical settings. This paper examines the 3D printing methods and the major motivations for using 3D printing in pharmaceuticals. The benefits and challenges of employing 3D printing in large-scale manufacturing and personalized dosing are introduced.