An investigation into 3D printed polymer-lipid hybrid systems for personalised drug delivery

World wide healthcare costs are inflated by preventable negative drug reactions. It may be possible to reduce this economic burden through the use of medicines with individualised dosages - but this is not achievable with current manufacturing methods. 3D printing offers a solution to this issue. Lipid-based materials are critical components for effectively formulating most new drugs. This thesis establishes two different approaches for the use of biodegradable plastics to improve the print quality of 3D printed tablets comprised of lipid-based materials.