Direct Powder Extrusion of Atorvastatin 3D-Printed Tablets for Immediate-Release: Solid-State Characterization and Dissolution Performance
Thermal extrusion is a well-established approach for producing amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) to enhance the solubility, dissolution, and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. Atorvastatin calcium trihydrate (ACT), a BCS class II lipid-lowering agent, exhibits low aqueous solubility, limited oral bioavaila...