How 3D Printing is Transforming Precision Medicine?
With the era of personalized medicines. These are tailored therapies.
These are computer-aided designs. These can be customized rapidly.
It enables personalized medicines and targeted therapies.
The dose is built layer by layer. It allows for precise and controlled release of medication.
The types of 3D printing pharmaceuticals
Fused deposition modelling
The polymer is fused and heated through a nozzle. It is shaped in the form of 3 layers.
It is used for –
• Implants
• Zero-order release tablets
• Gastroretentive floating tablets
Semi-Solid Extrusions
The substance in semi-solid or semi-molten form. It is passed through the syringe.
It is compiled in successive layers.
Direct Powder Extrusion
It is the powdered drug mixture. It is added to the tailored drug delivery system.
It forms immediate-release tablets. It leads to uniform drug distribution.
Thermal Inkjet Printing (TIJ)
The micro vapor is passed through a nozzle. It leads to the uniform distribution of the drug.
It also leads to increased drug loading capacity. It is used for heat-sensitive drugs.
Inkjet Printing (IP)
It consists of liquid droplets containing API. It helps to get a continuous flow, rather than clogging.
The formulated ink is printed into-
• Films
• Micro needles
• Contact lenses
Binder Jetting
In this, the porous material is used for-
• High drug load
• It causes rapid drug dissolution
Light-induced polymerization
They cause liquid resins in layers. It causes controlled release.
2 different layers are hardened to form a 3D structure. It is used for a mould-free micro needle array.
It is used for transdermal drug delivery.
Selective laser sintering
The powdered material is converted into a solid structure. The complex geometric is formed.
It forms non –thermal sensitive products.
3D screen printing
The materials are combined into semi-solid forms. It is applied in layers, 10 -150 micrometers.
It is a cold-press system. It reduces heat-related damage to API.
Melt Extrusion Deposition
The powdered feed stock is softened. It is added layer by layer to produce tablets.
These structures enable precise drug release. It causes delayed, sustained, and pulsed profiles.
The Applications of the 3D printing procedure
• Colon –specific drug delivery
• Micro-Dosing
• Increase solubility
• Enhance bio availability
• Unique dosage forms
• Non-contact processing
• Better accuracy
Aprazer Healthcare – The Advanced Drug Manufacturer
Aprazer Healthcare is the leading pharmaceutical manufacturer.
We manufacture drugs using innovative technology. We are drug exporters.
We manufacture targeted treatments. We supply medicines across the globe.
