Abstract
In the last few years, 3D printing technology has emerged as a powerful and revolutionary tool in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This modern technology has enabled the development of personalized medicines based on patient's needs, contributing to therapy compliance improvements. Despite these advantages, 3D printing still has challenges that need to be addressed. One of the most challenging issues is the shortage of suitable and safe pharmaceutical feedstock for 3D printing. In this sense, plant polysaccharides are an interesting alternative for 3D pharmaceutical formulations development, due to their physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, nontoxicity, and abundance in nature. This chapter deals with the recent advances of 3D printing in the pharmaceutical field, highlighting its benefits and limitations. The uses of plant polysaccharides as a sustainable feedstock for 3D printing of pharmaceutical formulations and biomedical devices are also included. In addition, future perspectives are discussed as well.
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