For all pharmaceutical companies, partnering with the ideal contract manufacturing service specializing in pharmaceutical products is always a positive for the drug approval process.
These companies are more than just subcontractors. They often play a very critical role in the entire process from preformulation assistance in characterizing the active pharmaceutical ingredient to the formulation, analysis and then into manufacturing and packaging.
There are many different contract drug manufacturing companies in the United States. There are even more to consider if you are planning to compare national companies with international pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services. Making the decision as to the company to partner with will have an impact on the time to complete the services, the ability to obtain approval and then ramping up production to be able to take the product to market.
Production Facilities
One advantage to choosing contract drug manufacturing companies in the United States is the ease of touring the production facilities before making a choice. While this is also possible with internationally based contract drug manufacturers, it is not always as easy.
Additionally, it is possible to evaluate the background of the different contract drug manufacturing companies you are considering for US based companies. It can be more complicated to do the same for international pharmaceutical contractors.
Scalability
Finding a pharmaceutical contract manufacturer that has the ability to respond to the need to rapidly scale up production will also be a critical consideration. This is not just about square footage or number of employees; it also focusses on the capacity of equipment and the type of technology in use within the company.
It will also be essential to find out the types of clients the company has experience in working with. Do they have experience in creating the formulation and the specific requirements for your new pharmaceutical product or will you be the first for the company?
Experience is important in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Finding a company that meets your criteria and will be an asset to your business in the development process is a key factor in simplifying the development through to the manufacturing process.