Magistral Compounding with 3D Printing: A Promising Way to Achieve Personalized Medicine.

In the Netherlands, specialized compounding pharmacies have largely taken over compounding activities. 3D printing could be introduced within this system; however, challenges regarding how to regulate prefilled cartridges have yet to be addressed. Compounding using 3D printing in regular community pharmacies could enhance patients' individualized treatment; however, this activity would require incentives to stimulate the return of compounding to normal pharmacy practice.