New possibilities in 3D printing may open up a whole new chapter of opportunities for pharmaceutical research and bio-technology applications. There are a number of ways it could be used — drug dosage forms, supporting delivery, or helping to research cures.

Here are four other ways 3D printing could change the pharmaceutical world forever.

1. Personalized drug dosing
2. Unique dosage forms
3. More complex drug release profiles
4. Printing living tissue