Full Journey

3D Printing in Pharmaceutical Research: From Spritam to Patient-Tailored Medicines

Imagine a machine that builds a tablet layer by layer until it becomes a complete dose tailored to a single patient. This course is a complete learning journey in three stages: Stage 1: The Lecture The history of 3D printing in pharmacy, and the 2015 approval of Spritam, the first 3D-printed medicine The four printer technologies most used in pharmaceutical research (FDM, SLA, SLS, and powder bed inkjet printing) and when to choose each 4D printing and smart stimuli-responsive materials Recent clinical applications, such as the polypill concept and the role of artificial intelligence in formulation design Stage 2: Lab Preparation Preparing the materials and polymers used in printing Setting up digital design files and adjusting printing parameters Stage 3: Hands-On Workshop Practicing the steps of printing and evaluating a model dosage form Discussing real-world challenges, from formulation stability to regulatory requirements