Formulation development & Drug Delivery Systems

Whatever your need is, from stand alone services to full development program, Ellipse Pharmaceuticals provides tailored-made solutions including:

* Finished dosage forms development * Optimisation of existing formulations * Life Cycle Management * Generic & Generic Plus development

Our first task for each new project is the setting up of a precise product specifications. Whether your project is already mature or at a very early stage, Ellipse Pharmaceuticals assist you in defining the optimum formulation solutions with regards to the technical, industrial feasibility, regulatory and intellectual property aspects of the project and thanks to a wide range of technologies.


A wide range of formulations

Dry Formulations (oral route) - From lab scale to pre-pilot scale: * Blending (Planetary mixer Rayneri Type, Röhnwhell, Boehle) * Compression (Alternative and Rotative Press) * Coating (Conventional, Perforated coating pans, Fluid Air Bed) Liquid & Semi-Solid Formulations (oral and topical route) * Aqueous and non aqueous solutions * Aqueous and non aqueous suspensions * Gels, W/O – O/W emulsions, ointments * Micro/Nano-emulsions

Formulations for the Parenteral Route * Aqueous and non aqueous solutions/emulsions * Dry solids * Suspensions * Polymeric Sustained Release Systems

Packaging facilities

* Blister Alu/Alu, PVC/Alu, PVC/PVDC/Alu, Aclar... * PP tube, bag * Aerosol...

A solid analytical support to fully characterize early and final prototypes

* Preformulation including full pharmaco-technical characterisation of the active * Compatibility studies to support the screening of excipients entering the composition * Analytical permanent support to analyse in-process controls and finished products

An industrial focused process development to ensure a smooth & rapid scale up and industrial transfer

* Selection, audit of manufacturing sites for pilot and industrial scale batches * Preparation of all required documentation (specifications, validation protocol…) * On-site assistance for all the manufacturing steps * Troubleshooting services

Up to date and adapted regulatory support