Customised Medicines and 3D Printing

vapour printing

Fixed-dose combinations can be created to allow optimum release of each medicine, and these medicines are tailor-made for each patient.

There is a connection between tablet geometry and medicine release into the body, which is the whole basis behind the use of 3D printers to make customised printlets.

<p>Many modern medicines are very expensive, so customised medicines can save money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customised medicines allow for better targeting of the medicine so its effects can be optimised, reducing the chance of an overdose and harmful side effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers