Is 3D Printing of Pharmaceuticals a Disruptor or Enabler?

Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a fast-growing manufacturing approach that comes with the promise of delivering personalized medicine to treat individual patients. However, large-scale commercial applications in the pharmaceutical industry have been limited. Here, some of the challenges are discussed along with some pharmaceutical products where AM has the potential to make a tangible impact and pave the way for more rapid adoption are highlighted.

Keywords: 3D printing; drug delivery; pharmaceuticals.