The pill is better for children and elderly users who find it difficult to swallow large tablets. According to experts "For the last 50 years we have manufactured tablets in factories and shipped them to hospitals and for the first time this process means we can produce tablets much closer to the patient". Being able to 3D print a tablet offers the potential to create bespoke drugs based on the specific needs of patients, rather than having a one product fits all approach.
The pill would be the latest in a series of healthcare products that utilize 3D printing, including jaw replicas, dental implants, and hip replacements. Scientists are currently working to develop 3D printed tracheas and bones, ears, kidneys, and skin.
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