Abstract

Surabhi Jain*, Nadim MR Chhipa, Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen and Dr. Dhanajoy Saha

ABSTRACT

3D printing has been widely used in different sectors like engineering, construction, aerospace etc. but with respect to pharmacy it is still in its infancy. After approval of first FDA approved 3D printed drug interest towards this concept has been tremendously increased. It ensures easy possibilities for personalized and customized drug delivery system that will be advantageous either for pediatric, elderly or patients with multiple drug treatment. In 3D printing object of desired shape and size is fabricated layer by layer taking use of computer aided drug designing. In this review, overview of different methodologies like stereolithographic, powder based, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling and semi-solid extrusion 3D printing with its application on pharmaceutical industry is discussed.