First 3 D printed pill approved by US authorities

In a world first, the US Food and Drug Administration has given the goahead for a 3Dprinted pill to be produced. The FDA has previously approved medical devices including prosthetics that have been 3D printed. The new drug, dubbed Spritam, was developed by Aprecia Pharmaceuticals to control seizures brought on by epilepsy. The company said that it planned to develop other medications using its 3D platform. Printing the drugs allows layers of medication to be packaged more tightly in precise dosages