Formulation Development

At Cambrex, we offer extensive formulation development services tailored to meet your drug product needs. Our expertise spans from pre-formulation activities to Phase II formulations, ensuring your products are developed with speed, flexibility, and quality in mind. Our consultative approach means we work closely with you to understand your specific requirements and challenges, providing customized solutions that optimize your formulation development process. This collaborative methodology ensures that our clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge and innovative solutions, leading to successful drug development outcomes.

Pre-formulation Capabilities

Our pre-formulation capabilities lay the groundwork for successful drug product development:

  • Form Selection – Collaborate with our process chemists to develop final crystallization.
  • Polymorph/Salt Screening – Assess solubility, physical characterization, and excipient compatibility.
  • Powder Testing – Bridge discovery to pre-clinical formulation development for lead candidates in various animal models.
  • Development Experience – Extensive experience in solution, suspension, and solid oral dosage development.

Formulation Development Solutions

We guide your drug product through critical development phases to ensure robust, scalable solutions:

Phase I Formulation Capabilities:

  • Neat Drug or Simple Blend in Capsule – Ensuring quick and effective early-stage formulations.
  • Powder in Bottle for Reconstitution – Convenient solutions for clinical sites.

Phase II Formulations Capabilities:

  • Immediate Release Tablets and Capsules – Optimized for quick absorption and efficacy.
  • Enteric/Extended-Release Tablets – Designed for targeted delivery and improved patient compliance.
  • Proof-of-Concept – Robust formulations requiring minimal changes for late-phase and commercial scale-up.

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