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World's first 3D-printed drug approved by FDA

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Zippy:

--- Quote from: Scarecrow on September 08, 2015, 06:54:11 PM ---Surely this is talking about just using pre-made substances as the 3D printer substrate and its just printing it onto a pill, as opposed to printing atoms together?

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That is exactly it.  They are having the drug already made in bulk and using the 3-D printer to deposit it in a pill form.  So the molecule is made by the ton somewhere in bulk and this is used to make the dosage form instead of a pill press.

CHEMICALCOWBOY36:
The real question is can you buy one or make one for a reasonably price ?

ijontichy:
http://www.kurzweilai.net/3-d-printed-food


--- Quote ---For example, Lipson said, users could choose from a large online database of recipes, put a cartridge with the ingredients into their 3D printer at home, and it would create the dish just for that person. The user could customize it to include extra nutrients or replace one ingredient with another.
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I don't think the drugs are premade, well maybe the 2nd generation 3-D printer does that, but the 3rd generation has already some pre-installed cartridges (small C O H N tanks) inside of it. We must access the database or the software to write the source code somehow...

ijontichy:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/3d-printed-drugs-to-revolutionize-prescription-medicine.html


--- Quote ---Instead of waiting (sometimes a day or two) to get a prescription filled, your pharmacist may soon just hand you your customized bottle of pills printed at the pharmacy. Germany-based 3D Printer Drug Machine is offering a 3D drug printer and special custom drug delivery ingredients to speed and customize the prescription drug process. The unique 3D printers are available in kit form for just $150-$300. According to an article in 3D Print, patients will have their own account in a database driven system, which allows them to order a printed drug as needed.
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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/3d-printed-customize-drug-prescription#/story


--- Quote ---For example, if you print a drug like an antibiotic, then we will use a certain type of polymer, Rahman explains to us. If you use an antipyretic or analgesic drug then we use anther polymer. For example, paracetamol can be used for fever, ciprofloxacin can be used as an antibiotic and other types of drug which we are now testing can be used for various diseases according to their action.
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ijontichy:
http://www.reachoutrecovery.com/the-recovery-daily/news/item/60804-what-could-the-rise-in-3d-printing-mean-for-drug-addicts


--- Quote ---The popularity of personal 3D printers began to rise in 2011 as prices began to fall. 3D printers typically run between $250 and $2,500 making them more readily accessible to people than ever before.
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--- Quote ---With the growing ease of access and services available, many are questioning how the accessibility of 3D printers will affect other markets, such as illegal drugs.
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One of the greatest contributing factors to the rise of prescription drug abuse is the ease of accessibility. Prescription drugs have become readily available in most households, and as a result prescription drug addiction has exploded in recent years. The increased availability of 3D printers raises similar concerns. Increased accessibility to 3D printers opens a door to even more chemical compounds without many of the associated risks. While many people are wary of interacting with a drug dealer or nervous about unknown contents in drugs, 3D printers remove many of these fears, making it easier for individuals to experiment and take risks they may have otherwise avoided.

Ease of accessibility is one of the most common contributors to initial drug use and a frequent factor in continued use. With minimal barriers, it is easier to use illicit substances and develop addiction. For many, the perception of safety also contributes to the rise in substance abuse. The ability to print drugs in the comfort of one’s home can contribute to the false belief that easy accessibility means there is no danger in use—this is similar to the phenomenon we have experience with the recent rise in Prescription drug accessibility and abuse.

Just as is the case with prescription drugs, as 3D printers become more readily available, it is important to monitor access and use. While 3D-printing drugs and prescriptions is still in its infant stages, the rapidly developing market will surely make it an everyday reality in the upcoming years.

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