Extrusion-based systems for topical and transdermal drug delivery.

Ana Luiza Lima Idejan P GrossLívia Lira de Sá-BarretoTais GratieriGuilherme Martins GelfusoMarcilio Cunha-Filho

Published in: Expert opinion on drug delivery (2023)

A wide variety of pharmaceutical products can be obtained using HME and FDM 3D printing, including new dosage forms designed for a perfect anatomical fit. Despite the limitations of pharmaceutical products produced with HME and FDM 3D printing regarding thermal stability and available excipients, the advantages in industrial adaptability and improved bioavailability allied with patient-match devices certainly deserve full attention and investment.

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