Evonik expands Shanghai technical service lab for pharma polymers

EVONIK recently expanded its technical service laboratory for pharmaceutical polymers in Shanghai from 130 to 750 sq.m. in response to the dynamic growth of the Chinese pharmaceutical market. "The expansion was based on our excellent reputation in the region as a provider of controlled drug release solutions and the strategic decision to add to our research and development activities in Asia," said Axel Bergt, Vice President Health Care Asia Pacific of Evonik, during the opening ceremony.

The expanded laboratory serves both as a technical service laboratory and as centre of excellence for contract development of oral drug delivery systems. The free services offered to customers who use EUDRAGIT products include training, for example on the handling of pharmaceutical polymers. With the help of Evonik experts, customers can also simulate the actual manufacturing process in the service laboratory and see how coating, tableting or granulation works.

Furthermore Evonik also offers paid formulation services for pharmaceutical companies, in which scientists develop drug delivery systems on the basis of an active substance and a specified release profile. On request, they can also supply all data required for product approval and provide support with the approval process.

Representatives of around thirty pharmaceutical companies in China were present at the opening ceremony to find out more about the new services available at Xinzhuang Industry Park.