Abstract
Advances in printing technology are reshaping drug delivery, enabling precise customization and dosage control. This chapter explores the evolution from two-dimensional (2D) to seven-dimensional (7D) printing in drug delivery. Beginning with the simplicity and potential of 2D printing for personalized pharmaceutical dosage forms, technologies like inkjet printing facilitate accurate dosing into polymeric orodispersible films (ODFs), enhancing patient adherence. The discussion expands to three-dimensional (3DP) printing, allowing for complex drug delivery systems and tailored dosage forms. Progression into four-dimensional (4D), five-dimensional (5D), six-dimensional (6D), and ultimately seven-dimensional (7D) printing offers increasingly advanced drug delivery systems. Despite potential, unresolved challenges such as material biocompatibility and regulatory issues persist. Nevertheless, these multidimensional printing technologies hold promise for revolutionizing precise and personalized drug delivery, paving the way for customized patient care.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Fundamentals and future trends of 3D printing in drug delivery |
| Editors | Dimitrios A. Lamprou, Dimitrios G. Fatouros |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Chapter | 1 |
| Pages | 2-28 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780443236464 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780443236457 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Nov 2024 |
Keywords
- 3D Printing
- 4D Printing
- 5D Printing
- 6D Printing
- 7D Printing
- Drug Delivery
- Pharmaceuticals
- Emering Technologies
- additive manufacturing