Why We 3D Print Pharmaceuticals

Traditional methods of making pharmaceuticals are well understood and well regulated; so why would we think about 3D printing them? Dr. Clive Roberts from the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy recently posed this question -- and provided insights from his group's work with additive manufacturing. Via several 3D printing methods, Roberts' group has shown that changing the architecture of a pill alters drug delivery capabilities, enhancing options for dosing, among other research. Read more about the future of 3D printing in pharma at 3DPrint.com: https://3dprint.com/182134/3d-printing-pharmaceuticals/

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