3D printing has received a lot of publicity for such purposes as prototyping, small scale manufacturing, prostheses1 & even clothing.
Now add production of pharmaceuticals to the list.
How to 3D-print a pill:
Dissolves faster:
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/10/11/were-all-about-to-start-taking-3d-printed-drugs/
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2015/10/19/first-3d-printed-fda-approved-medication/
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1 “What is the plural of prosthesis?”,
http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-plural-of/prosthesis.html / 3D printing originally quickly producing cost-effective inexpensive cheap affordable prototypes manufacturing industry researchers amazing healthcare biological applications 3D printing technology custom prosthetics living tissue 3D printing versatile means cost effective individualized care patients game-changing technology giant leap forward pharmaceutical industry Aprecia pharmaceuticals U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA approved SPRITAM drug treatment epilepsy claims SPRITAM first drug ever approved FDA manufactured using 3-D printing technologies technology Aprecia Pharmaceuticals announced epilepsy drug SPRITAM FDA manufactured 3-D printing technologies combining 3D printing technology highly-prescribed epilepsy treatment SPRITAM designed fill need patients struggle with current medication experience Don Wetherhold Aprecia CEO central nervous system products Aprecia commitment transform patients experience taking medication SPRITAM available first quarter 2016 customized for high dosage treatments developed Aprecia’s ZipDose technology originally developed Massachusetts Institute of Technology new type of tablet made by 3D printing layers powdered drug binding layers powder together blowing away excess powder advantage process drug’s unique structure dissolve considerably faster average pill capability provides relief seizure sufferers prescription prescribed large hard-to-swallow pills 3D printing medications doctors medicine prescribing delivers exact dose intended each pill will be completely uniform tailored individual patient capability distribution options printing personalized medicine at home /
