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3D Printing of Oral Solid Dosage Forms

Solid Dosage Forms that are being 3D printed.

Innovative technology, whole new possibilities – three-dimensional (3D) printing enables new approaches, especially in the context of drug production. Also referred to as additive manufacturing, 3D printing targets two hot topics of the pharmaceutical industry: personalized medicine and on-demand production. In fact, there’s an emerging trend to step away from mass manufacturing in favor of more personalized solutions. The reason: A strong demand for improved treatment options meeting individual patient needs, especially regarding pediatric and geriatric patients. But there’s more: 3D printing can also be key to shorter drug development times by supplying clinical trial material during the early stages.

However, in order to leverage the full potential of this highly digitalized technology, specialized excipients are required – as well as the integration of smart applications for self optimization or automated formulation development.

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Excellent Solubility Enhancement and Stabilization

Our Parteck® MXP range of polyvinyl alcohol polymers with high thermal stability is optimal for a variety of additive manufacturing processes, especially melt-based technologies such as advanced melt drop deposition.

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Meglumine Two Grades, Many Applications

The organic base meglumine can be used as a counterion to form a salt with the API or as a functional excipient to enhance API solubility, improve API stability, and adjust pH value. Select your grade:

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Plasticizers Facilitate Formulation

Plasticizers can be used to reduce processing temperature, facilitating formulations with thermolabile APIs.

Our range of plasticizers suitable for 3D printing technologies includes:


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