Notable Benefits Of 3D Printed Pharmaceuticals

By Amanda Martin


Three dimension printing technology has not been as widely adopted in the pharmaceutical sector the way it has been adopted in most other industries. This technology is already transforming other industries and making advancement in ways that seem unreal. Part of the reasons why such advancements have not been seen in the pharmaceutical industry is because there has been a number of barriers to its entry in the field. However, there have been numerous benefits that the industry has experienced as a result of the entry of this technology. Such benefits of 3D printed pharmaceuticals may not match those of other sectors, but they have helped transform the industry and make it better.

The cost of medicine will considerably go down. Although initially, the pharma companies may charge more for their medicines to cover for the costs of printers, training workforce, and programming, that will only continue for a short while before they begin to lower the charges. Eventually, the amount an average person will pay will decrease as a consequence of the reduced production cost of three-dimension printed drugs.

There is increased efficiency in drugs production. If there is a place that the introduction of three-dimensional printing has benefited the pharmaceutical industry the most, it is in the efficient production of medicine. It has made it easier to produce high-quality drugs and to maintain high standards in both the processes and in the products.

The technology provides for easier customization in drug production. Since some conditions or some patients require their medicine produced to their unique requirements and specifications, customization in medicine production has been in existence for quite a while now. Only the introduction of three-dimensional technology has made it easier and better.

The technology provides opportunities for faster pre-clinic evaluation of new drugs. It could be used to test the effectiveness or the performance level of new medicine and to determine how well they can do their intended tasks. Three dimension printing can be used to make various iterations for a new medicine to be produced faster and at a lower price.

The 3 dimension printing technology in the pharmaceutical industry may improve R&D a great deal. It may develop the process, make it less costly, and amazingly efficient. Unlike the traditional way in which they used animals or synthetic models to perform the tests, with this new technology they use 3-D print sample tissues and organs.

It makes it possible for pharmaceutical firms to produce pills only on demand. This method is less costly and helps in a substantial reduction in the production cost. Instead of the previous method where factories produced pills in mass before distributing them, 3-D printing can help such factories to only print on demand.

It makes available new formulations for better medicine delivery. Drugs that were originally difficult to swallow have been improved for easier swallowing, thanks to this technology. Through this technology, the drugs are now designed in such a way that they can disintegrate rapidly in a patient's mouth for easier swallowing. It also makes the medicine to feel more comfortable in the mouth of the patient.




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