With 20+ years of experience in drug development and manufacturing, and a global presence with state-of-the-art facilities, we deliver high-quality, customized solutions for complex products.

Our expertise

Eurofins CDMO offers expert drug product development and manufacturing across solid, semi-solid and liquid dosage forms for oral, nasal, buccal, topical, ocular, and parenteral delivery.

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Pre-formulation studies

Focusing on understanding the physical and chemical properties of the drug molecule (e.g. solubility, stability, polymorphism). In collaboration with our solid-state R&D experts, we assess solubility and rank drug candidates to optimise bioavailability.

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Formulation studies

Based on pre-formulation data, various formulation strategies are explored based on a quality by design approach to develop a stable and effective drug product. This involves selecting appropriate excipients and dosage forms (dependent on the drug’s characteristics and intended route of administration).

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At Eurofins CDMO, we specialise in developing innovative formulations that provide solutions to enhance bioavailability e.g. Highway to Clinic platform for poorly soluble compounds) and control drug release (e.g colon targeting), especially for challenging-to-formulate drug candidates:

  • Multiparticulate systems like mini tablets or beads
  • Bilayer / multilayer tablets
  • Hard capsules
  • Tablets
  • Orodispersible tablets
  • Amorphous solid dispersions
  • Solutions
  • Micro- and nanosuspension
  • (Micro-) emulsions
  • Creams / gels / ointments
  • Powders
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Compatability studies

Compatibility studies are performed to evaluate potential interactions between the drug substance and selected excipients, packaging components, or formulation matrices. Our experts identify the impact on the assay, related substances, physical appearance, stability, and overall product performance, supporting the selection of suitable formulation components during development.

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Formulation & manufacturing process optimization

Our expertise lies in formulation and manufacturing process optimization. We identify critical process parameters, define design space, improve product performance, and enhance process robustness through data-driven approaches. Formulation optimization focuses on reducing variability, increasing yield, and supports efficient scale-up from development to clinical & commercial manufacturing.

We partner with clients to design formulation approaches that not only address complex development challenges but also create opportunities for proprietary product differentiation and intellectual property protection.

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Scale-up & manufacturing

Our core focus is GMP clinical drug product manufacturing. Our state-of-the-art facilities and GMP compliant systems are specifically designed for quick-to-clinic operations. We specialize in process transfer and scale-up strategies, providing a seamless transition of programs from development through to later stage manufacturing.

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Regulatory considerations

Comprehensive documentation support for regulatory submissions, ensuring that development, manufacturing, and analytical data are accurately compiled and presented. We work closely with clients to prepare high-quality QbD based technical reports and CMC documentation that facilitate efficient regulatory filings and reviews.

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API bioavailability enhancement

To improve the solubility and enhance the effectiveness of the drug, our (pre)-formulation and solid state teams work together using their expertise and proven track record to quickly advance programs from API through to drug product development.

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Particle size reduction

  • Control particle size through the API and Drug Product development lifecycle
  • API Micronization - From bench scale (<50 g) to commercial Scale (100 kg)
  • Expertise in jet milling, nano milling

Spray drying

  • Development from g scale to 100s of grams
  • GMP spray drying at multi-kilo scale in support of a wide range of finished dosage forms

SEDDS (Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System) / SMEDDS / SNEDDS formulation

  • Overcome challenges associated with first-pass metabolism through SEDDS/SMEDDS/SNEDDS, a lipid based formulation to enhance bioavailability

Salt, co-crystal, polymorph and cyclodextrin-based approaches
Precipitation inhibition and pH-modification strategies to support improved absorption