Transfiguring Healthcare: Three-Dimensional Printing in Pharmaceutical Sciences; Trends during COVID-19: A Review
K. G. Siree
Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru–570015, Karnataka, India.
T. M. Amulya
JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara nagara, Mysuru–570015, Karnataka, India.
T. M. Pramod Kumar
Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru–570015, Karnataka, India.
S. Sowmya
Department of Prosthodontic and Crown and Bridge, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru – 570015, Karnataka, India.
K. Divith
Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru–570015, Karnataka, India.
B. G. Ramu
Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru–570015, Karnataka, India.
M. P. Gowrav *
Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru–570015, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a unique technique that allows for a high degree of customisation in pharmacy, dentistry and in designing of medical devices. 3D printing satiates the increasing exigency for consumer personalisation in these fields as custom-made medicines catering to the patients’ requirements are novel advancements in drug therapy. Current research in 3D printing indicates towards reproducing an organ in the form of a chip; paving the way for more studies and opportunities to perfecting the existing technique. In addition, we will also attempt to shed light on the impact of 3D printing in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: 3D printing, additive manufacturing, 3D printing in pharmaceutical sciences, 3D printed drugs, personalised medicine, covid-19 impact on 3D printing