Abstract

3D PRINTING IN PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING: AN OVERVIEW

Nihar Ranjan Kar*

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Abstract

3D printing, often referred to as additive manufacturing, has become one transformative skill in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This review article explores the fundamentals of 3D Printing, its diverse applications, processes, and potential impact on the industry. It delves into the critical uses of 3D Printing in drug development, personalized medicine, and dosage form manufacturing. The article highlights the potential of 3D Printing to personalize drug formulations and optimize drug delivery systems, offering opportunities for enhanced drug delivery, patient-specific treatments, and improved drug development processes. By illustrating how 3D printing is revolutionizing formulation, designed medicine and drug development, the article underscores its pivotal role in the future of pharmaceuticals. The article provides insights into the future of 3D Printing in pharmaceuticals and its implications for drug production.

Keywords: 3D Printing, additive manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, drug development, personalized medicine, dosage forms, technology, applications.