A Proof of Concept for 3D Printing of Solid Lipid-Based Formulations of Poorly Water-Soluble Drugs to Control Formulation Dispersion Kinetics.
Kapilkumar VithaniAlvaro GoyanesVincent JanninAbdul W BasitSimon GaisfordBen J BoydPublished in: Pharmaceutical research (2019)
This proof of concept study has demonstrated the potential of 3DP for the development of customised S-SMEDDS formulations without the need for an additional carrier or additive and with optimisation could elaborate a new class of dosage forms based on 3D printed lipids. Graphical abstract Lipid based formulations were 3D printed in various shapes to control the surface are to volume ratio and consequently the kinetics of dispersion.