Basel, Switzerland, 10 October 2019 – Capsule Delivery Solutions (CDS), part of Lonza Pharma & Biotech, will showcase its diverse portfolio of Capsugel® capsules and technologies designed to support drug development at the annual CPhI Worldwide 2019, taking place in Frankfurt on November 5-7.
“In today’s challenging pharmaceutical world, our customers are looking for performance and innovation to better address the demands of connected patients and consumers, who are more involved in their healthcare choices than ever before,” says Sara Lesina, Global Marketing Director, Lonza. “By listening closely to what our customers need, we are developing new cutting-edge solutions for encapsulated dosage forms using the technology platforms that most improve patients’ health now and in the future.”
The comprehensive portfolio of CDS products and technologies will be on display at booth A70 in Hall 10.2, including:
“We continue to lead the industry in driving innovative solutions for capsule delivery technologies,” says Stef Vanquickenborne, VP R&D, Lonza. “Combining our knowledge of excipients, drug products and drug services, we offer integrated solutions to address the entire spectrum of drug development challenges for small and large molecules.”
CDS’s subject matter experts will participate in three CPhI Worldwide Pharma Insight Briefing speaking sessions focused on DPI innovation, Quality by Design and the Lonza Engine™ equipment portfolio:
Additional information about each speaking session is available here.
About Lonza's Capsule Delivery Solutions
Capsule Delivery Solutions, part of Lonza Pharma & Biotech, is the global leader in capsules and encapsulation technology and designs. It designs, develops and manufactures Capsugel® capsules, offering the broadest range of capsule polymers, sizes and designs for companies that make branded, generic and specialty pharmaceuticals; biotech products and over-the-counter medicines. Its diverse portfolio of capsule technologies including Vcaps® Plus, the Zephyr™ portfolio of DPI capsules and Coni-Snap® Sprinkle capsules offer the potential for selecting the right capsule for different applications. Capsule Delivery Solutions’ Capsugel® brand represents more than 100 years of experience, excellence and dedication to the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. More information about the Capsugel® product range is available on www.capsugel.com.
About Lonza
Lonza is an integrated solutions provider that creates value along the Healthcare Continuum®. Through our Pharma Biotech & Nutrition segment and our Specialty Ingredients segment businesses, we harness science and technology to serve markets along this continuum. We focus on creating a healthy environment, promoting a healthier lifestyle and preventing illness through consumers' preventive healthcare, as well as improving patient healthcare by supporting our customers to deliver innovative medicines that help treat or even cure severe diseases.
Patients and consumers benefit from our ability to transfer our pharma know-how to the healthcare, hygiene and fast-moving consumer goods environment and to the preservation and protection of the world where we live.
Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, Lonza today is a well-respected global company with more than 100 sites and offices and approximately 15,500 full-time employees worldwide at the end of 2018. The company generated sales of CHF 5.5 billion in 2018 with a CORE EBITDA of CHF 1.5 billion. Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.
Lonza Contact Details
Sara Lesina
Head of Global Marketing
Capsule Delivery Solutions
Tel +32 3 890 05 11
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