Research Progress of 3D Printing Technology in the Field of Pharmaceutical Preparations
In recent years,the demand for personalized drugs has grown rapidly,and the requirements for pharmaceutical technology and equipment have also been continuously increasing.3D printing(3DP)technology can prepare drugs through computer-aided design(CAD)software,manufacture customized drug dosage forms,and achieve the goal of changing drug dosage and reducing side effects.3DP can currently be used to regulate and personalize drug dosage forms,multifunctional drug delivery systems,medical devices,and medical implants.In addition,3DP can also be used to prepare customized regenerative drugs.This article reviews the application and research progress of 3DP in the field of pharmaceutical preparations,including drug delivery systems,medical devices,their advantages,and clinical evaluations.
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