About Capsugel®


Capsugel® is a globally recognized brand of high-quality capsule products and encapsulation technologies. With more than a century of experience, over 200 billion capsules produced annually and satisfied customers in over 100 countries, Capsugel® products are known for their consistently high-quality and functional performance.

We design, develop and manufacture a wide range of innovative dosage forms for the biopharmaceutical industry, and the Capsugel® breadth of products is no exception. Our unique combination of science, engineering, formulation and encapsulation expertise enables our customers to optimize the bioavailability, delivery and overall performance of their products. We partner with customers globally to create novel, high-quality and customized solutions that evolve with patients’ and consumers’ taste.

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Clinical Trial Material and Services
Along with a robust capsule product portfolio, we support our customers’ clinical trials with an array of clinical trial materials, manufacturing, packaging, logistics and regulatory support services.
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Enrobing-Gelcap Technology
As the leading global gelatin-capsule manufacturer, we understand the unique benefits of gelcaps better than anyone and work closely with clients to help transform their brands.
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Enteric Capsules
Intrinsically enteric capsule technologies are designed for gastric protection, stomach protection against gastric-irritating compounds, and/or protection of the API from stomach acidity.
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Hard-Capsule Liquid Filling And Sealing Equipment
We have an unrivaled level of experience and track record in designing and developing LFHC formulations, as well as the liquid filling of hard-shell capsules. Our specialized liquid filling and sealing equipment enables our liquid filled and semi-solid fi...
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HPMC, Gelatin and Alternate Polymer Capsules
Building on our history of innovation in polymer science and capsule engineering, Capsugel® continues to launch ground-breaking capsule and equipment designs that are improving drug development and delivery.
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Immediate Release
Capsugel® capsules include a full suite of products that are available and designed to support formulations for immediate release drug profiles.
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Inhalation Capsules
The number of inhalation formulations for nasal and pulmonary drug delivery continues to grow, driven by the prevalence of respiratory diseases. Capsugel® offers inhalation drug-delivery capabilities for inhalable powder medication.
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Lonza Engine™ Equipment Portfolio
The Lonza Engine™ equipment portfolio supports bioavailability enhancement, encapsulation and early-phase clinical development technologies. It offers state-of-the-art machines for all of your capsule filling needs.
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Modified Release
Capsugel® products offer multiple technologies for modifying the behavior of drug compounds within the body. The perfect combination of science and engineering expertise is what makes our offering unique.
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Pre-Clinical/Clinical
Pre-clinical and clinical studies are critical to the success of any drug development program. Capsugel® capsules offer an exceptional solution with improved effectiveness, specially designed for performing pre-clinical and clinical testing.
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Product Development and Customization
Capsugel® capsules are highly customizable solutions based on precision product design and deep technology expertise that offer pharmaceutical customers increased speed to market and commercial success rate, even with challenging compounds.
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Pulmonary Route
Capsugel® customized Dry-Powder Inhalation (DPI) capsules, available in gelatin and specialty polymers (HPMC), are optimized to provide superior performance and optimal compatibility between the device and capsule formulation.
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Quality Assurance
We are committed to being the foremost partner and leading supplier of innovative dosage forms and solutions to the biopharmaceutical industry. As such, quality management and regulatory compliance are the cornerstone values of our business.
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Regulatory Assurance
Capsugel® capsules have been servicing pharmaceutical markets for more than 100 years with innovative dosage forms. We can help ease go-to-market regulatory concerns with the deepest local and global compliance knowledge and expertise.
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Specialized-Clinical Capsules
Moving a compound from the lab all the way to the pharmacy presents numerous challenges. As part of our innovative approach, we can eliminate headaches and streamline operations at key points in clinical-trials.

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With more than a century of experience, over 200 billion capsules produced annually and satisfied customers in over 100 countries, Capsugel® products are known for their consistently high-quality and functional performance.

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The Capsugel® brand encompasses a set of products, technologies, expertise and infrastructure to meet the evolving challenges faced by biopharmaceutical customers around the globe. Each customer need is different and requires a tailored and flexible approach to meet its specific target product profile and commercial objectives.

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CapsuleCaddy™ Container
The perfect size container for clinical trial batches, R&D projects or small manufacturing runs.
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Colorista®
Capsugel® Colorista® technology can provide a shorter development time for your product, while offering flexibility to progress with technical development before the final commercial color decision is taken.
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Coni-Snap® Hard Gelatin Capsules
The reliable and outstanding performance of Coni-Snap® hard gelatin capsules has made them a product of choice for biopharmaceutical companies since their unique locking closure was introduced.
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Coni-Snap® Sigma Series
In 2013, Capsugel® launched the first stage in a paradigm shift for quality in capsules with the introduction of Coni-Snap® Sigma Series capsules. Sigma Series is the designation given to all capsules manufactured to sigma quality standards.
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PCcaps®
Designed for performing pre-clinical trials such as pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and animal safety studies.
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DBcaps® Over-Encapsulation Capsules
DBcaps® two-piece gelatin or HPMC capsules were developed with a tamper-evident design to specifically address the clinical trial challenges of testing without bias.
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Liquid-Filled Hard Capsules
Two-piece liquid-filled Capsugel® hard capsules provide an advanced dosage form specifically designed for secure containment of liquids and semisolids.
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Press-Fit® and XPress-Fit®
Capsugel® Press-Fit® and XPress-Fit® gelcap proprietary technology lets you enrobe caplets with high-gloss gelatin covers to create a unique brand for your product.
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R&D Capsule Supply & Services
Discover dedicated Capsugel® R&D supplies and services that make a difference in the drug development process.
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Vcaps® Enteric Capsules
Combining its expertise in polymer science and capsule engineering, Capsugel® has developed a line of capsules that achieve enteric protection and delayed release without the need for an enteric coating.
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Vcaps® Gen C Capsules
Vcaps® Gen C is a high-quality capsule based on a carrageenan gelling agent formulation. It offers a good dissolution profile with no discernible lag time, great machinability and visual quality.
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Vcaps® Plus Capsules
Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus capsules: The Gold Standard in HPMC. An immediate release capsule for pharmaceutical products in HPMC-only, without gelling agents.
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Zephyr™ Dry-Powder Inhalation Capsules
Dry-powder inhalation (DPI) technology offers a favorable drug development opportunity for respiratory or systemic drug delivery. Capsule-based DPI devices offer a simple and cost-effective way to deliver inhalable powder medication.

capsule solutions

Bornem, Belgium

Production, Research & Development, Sales & Support

Rijksweg 11
Bornem
Belgium

Colmar, France

Production, Sales & Support

10, Rue Timken
Colmar 68027
France

Sagamihara, Japan

Production, Sales & Support

4-3-36 Minamihashimoto
Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0253
Japan

Suzhou, China

Production, Sales & Support

No. 9 Quingquiu Street
Jiangsu 215024
China

Delhi, India

Production

Joniawas
Haryana 123110
India

Greenwood, SC, USA

Production, Sales & Support

535 North Emerald Road
Greenwood, SC 29646
United States of America

Puebla, Mexico

Production

Col. Parque Industrial Puebla 2000
Puebla 72270
Mexico

Jakarta, Indonesia

Production, Sales & Support

Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor No.23
Jawa Barat 16916
Indonesia

Bangkok, Thailand

Sales & Support

Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Road
159 Serm-Mit Tower
Bangkok 10110
Thailand

Morristown, NJ, USA

Headquarters, Sales & Support, Research & Development

412 Mt. Kemble Avenue
Suite 200C
Morristown, NJ 07960
United States of America

Moscow, Russia

Sales & Support

Ordzhonikidze Street 11
Moscow 115419
Russian Federation

Mexico City, Mexico

Sales & Support

Perif. Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 138
Lomas de Chapultepec III Secc
Mexico City 11000
Mexico

Mumbai, India

Sales & Support

LBS Marg, Bhandup (West)
Corpora, 2nd Floor
Mumbai 400 078
India

North Point, Hong Kong

33 Hysan Avenue
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sales & Support

Av. das Américas
8445
Rio de Janeiro 22793-081
Brazil

Sydney, Australia

Sales & Support

10 Norbrik Drive, Suite 308
Norwest Business Park
Bella Vista 2153
Australia