Abstract

A REVIEW ON APPLICATION OF 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY AND THEIR FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Raagul S.*, Sandeep R. and Sriram Suresh Iyer

ABSTRACT

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is also known as additive manufacturing technology that involves depositing or solidifying consecutive layers of material to build a 3D structure that uses computer-aided drug (CAD) design to create therapeutic pharmaceutical dosage form for improved drug delivery. This method enables dosage forms to be accurately printed in a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures in a short period of time. It is a beneficial method for overcoming some of the obstacles associated with traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing procedures. Tailored 3D printing medications provide personalised drug dosing and innovative drug release profiles, and manufacture of unique dosage forms. However, the use of these advances in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process is still in its early phases and is increasing rapidly. This review article mainly focuses on the history, type of 3D printers, applications, advantages and disadvantages, challenges and limitations of three-dimensional printing, and recent breakthroughs.

Keywords: 3D printing, Personalization, Fused Deposition Modelling, Zip dose.