Tim Wright, Editor, Contract Pharma03.01.17
Oral solid dosage forms are used across the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical candidates and products. They are the dominant mode of delivery in the pharmaceutical market and are the preferred option for many pharmaceutical products because of their cost-effectiveness and patient compliance. In addition, the use of tablets or capsules for a drug product can provide many other advantages, such as increased chemical and physical stability, unique brand recognition by shape and color, convenience of handling, and controlled-release options.
Due to their popularity and widespread use, the demand for contract manufacturing of solid forms is strong. The market continues to perform well and the industry experts we spoke to for this article anticipate further, long-term growth based on aging populations, increased affluence in emerging markets, continuing scientific breakthroughs and industry consolidation.
“The overriding trend is, of course, continued outsourcing, whether by Big Pharma due to divesting its manufacturing capacity or small-to-mid-sized companies that do not have the clinical and/or commercial scale manufacturing capacity,” said Ste
Due to their popularity and widespread use, the demand for contract manufacturing of solid forms is strong. The market continues to perform well and the industry experts we spoke to for this article anticipate further, long-term growth based on aging populations, increased affluence in emerging markets, continuing scientific breakthroughs and industry consolidation.
“The overriding trend is, of course, continued outsourcing, whether by Big Pharma due to divesting its manufacturing capacity or small-to-mid-sized companies that do not have the clinical and/or commercial scale manufacturing capacity,” said Ste
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