[SystemSafety] First 3D-printed pill approved by US authorities

From: Messer Robin < >
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 18:14:46 +0000

The BBC are reporting that 3D printed pills can be used to provide doses tailored individually to patients.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-33772692

"It would mean that medical institutions could adjust the dose for individual patients with just a simple tweak to the software before printing."

Let's hope they get it right.

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