Shaping the future: recent advances of 3D printing in drug delivery and healthcare

@article{Trenfield2019ShapingTF,
  title={Shaping the future: recent advances of 3D printing in drug delivery and healthcare},
  author={Sarah J Trenfield and Atheer Awad and Christine M. Madla and Grace B. Hatton and Jack Firth and Alvaro Goyanes and Simon Gaisford and Abdul W. Basit},
  journal={Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery},
  year={2019},
  volume={16},
  pages={1081 - 1094}
}
ABSTRACT Introduction: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a relatively new, rapid manufacturing technology that has found promising applications in the drug delivery and medical sectors. Arguably, never before has the healthcare industry experienced such a transformative technology. This review aims to discuss the state of the art of 3D printing technology in healthcare and drug delivery. Areas covered: The current and future applications of printing technologies within drug delivery and… 
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