04-08-2015 19:38 via techradar.com

This is the first FDA-approved 3D printed drug

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever 3D printed drug, and it likely won't be the last.Spritam is an epilepsy medication used to treat seizures in children and adults. It's porous thanks to the 3D printing process, allowing it to quickly disintegrate with a sip of liquid, even in large doses. The pill is easy to take on the go since there's no measuring of medication. Aprecia, which makes the drug, noted Spritam is designed to help epilepsy patients adhere to thei
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