The 3D printing technology has been used in various applications from fashion to firearms. The latest news in the medical field about 3D printing is that after approving 3D printed medical devices, the US Food and Drug Administration has now given green light to the production of 3D printed pill. It is being said that printing the new drug which is developed to control seizures brought on by epilepsy could increase the dose of individual tablet to 1,000 milligrams.
Further, it is also claimed that development of a separate technology that makes high-dose medications easier to swallow is in progress. According to experts, being able to 3D print a tablet offers the potential to create bespoke drugs based on the specific needs of patients, rather than having a one product fits all approach. This will also increase the precision-based medicine approach that can be used effectively for…
