Benchmarking pharmaceutical quality and manufacturing costs of 3D printing against conventional compounding methods for personalization of medicine

SSE 3D printing leads to higher quality hydrocortisone tablets compared to conventional pharmacy compounding methods at acceptable manufacturing costs. 3D printing further allows for modification of hydrocortisone release profiles, which is not possible using conventional manufacturing methods. The low dose minitablets are especially suitable for pediatric indications requiring a personalized hydrocortisone dose.