Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Printed Immediate Release Tablets – Understanding the Impact of Printer Parameters

Z. Zhang, Valentyn Mohylyuk, S. Li, D. S. Jones , G. P. Andrews (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to prepare tablets that offer an immediate release (IR) of the loaded active ingredient using fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) was used as a model drug, with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as the primary polymeric carrier and sorbitol as a plasticizer. The impact of printer parameters, including infill density, roof and floor (R&F) thickness and nozzle size, on the drug release properties of printed tablets was investigated. The results support the use of FDM-3DP as an approach to manufacture IR tablets and highlighted the importance of the printing design on drug release properties.
Original languageEnglish
Article number1159
JournalBritish Journal of Pharmacy
Volume7
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event13th Conference of Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APS) - Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 Sept 20229 Sept 2022
Conference number: 13
https://www.emedevents.com/c/medical-conferences-2022/13th-academy-of-pharmaceutical-sciences-aps-pharmsci-international-conferance-2022

Field of Science*

  • 3.1 Basic medicine

Publication Type*

  • 1.4. Reviewed scientific article published in Latvia or abroad in a scientific journal with an editorial board (including university editions)

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