Catalent Expands Controlled-Release Drug Development & Supply Capabilities


Catalent Pharma Solutions recently announced it is continuing to expand its drug development and delivery capabilities to help customers bring better treatments to patients through innovative controlled-release technologies with significant investments at its Schorndorf, Germany, facility. Highlights of this expansion include the addition of R&D and commercial-scale fluid bed technology, OptiMelt hot-melt extrusion, and elevated cGMP compliance for handling of OEB class 3 customer products.

With these expanded capabilities, Catalent Schorndorf is now even better positioned to deliver customers with solutions for their most difficult bioavailability, controlled-release, or targeted delivery profile challenges.

“This expansion follows recent investments in OSDrC OPTIDOSE optimized controlled-release dose delivery technology at our Winchester, KY, site in the US, and Lyopan fast-dissolve lyophilized tablet technology, representing Catalent’s commitment to continue innovating and furthering its position as the industry’s leading global partner in oral drug delivery technologies,” said Dr. Ian Muir, President of Catalent’s Modified Release Technologies business.

From drug and biologic development services to delivery technologies to supply solutions, Catalent Pharma Solutions has the deepest expertise, the broadest offerings, and the most unique technologies in the industry. With over 75 years of experience, Catalent helps customers get more molecules to market faster, enhance product performance, and provide superior, reliable manufacturing and packaging solutions.