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Capsugel® CapsuleCaddy® Program
Clear the path to clinical trials
Capsugel® CapsuleCaddy® gives you fast access to GMP-quality capsules in clinically relevant quantities, helping reduce delays in clinical trial supply and keep drug development moving from formulation toward first-in-human studies.
Fast access
Right-sized supply
Quality continuity
More ways forward
Accelerate to clinic ready
Capsule availability can become a hidden bottleneck between pharmaceutical formulation and the clinic.
Key benefits
GMP-quality capsules
Clinically relevant quantities
Capsules in stock, no waiting for production
Certificate of Analysis supplied
CapsuleCaddy® gives you a straightforward way to access GMP-quality capsules for early clinical development.
Get the right capsule
Select from a broad range of polymers, capsule designs, and specialized delivery options based on your formulation and clinical requirements.
Get the right quantity
Access clinically relevant quantities suited to early-phase development without committing to a standard production order.
Get the right documentation
Capsules are available from stock, with the quality documentation you need to support progression into clinical trials.
Get the right support
Capsugel specialists are available to help identify the most appropriate capsule option as your program evolves.
Different formulations place different demands on the capsule shell. CapsuleCaddy® gives you access to a range of polymer options to help match capsule performance to your development needs.
Capsugel® Coni-Snap® gelatin capsules
High-quality gelatin capsules for oral immediate-release delivery, with the patented Coni-Snap® locking closure for secure containment and reliable performance.
Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus capsules
Vegan hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) capsules offering immediate release without cross-linking, well suited to moisture-sensitive APIs.
Capsugel® Plantcaps® capsules
Premium plant-based pullulan capsules, ideal for oxygen-sensitive formulations.
All are available as hard capsules across a range of sizes.
As development progresses, new requirements can emerge around trial integrity, compatibility, and final product decisions. CapsuleCaddy® gives you access to specialist solutions designed for these early clinical needs.
Double-blind studies
Capsugel® DBcaps® capsules are designed to support double-blind studies across oral solid dosage formulations, with a tamper-resistant closure that helps protect clinical trial integrity.
Compatibility and stability testing before color selection
Capsugel® Colorista® capsules support compatibility trials before final commercial color selection, allowing formulation work to progress while color decisions are still being evaluated.
Some formulations require a capsule designed for a specific route of delivery, dosage form, or patient population. CapsuleCaddy® provides access to specialist options without changing the core program model.
Enteric delivery
Capsugel® Enprotect® capsules provide gastric protection and targeted intestinal delivery without the need for post-filling coating.
Pediatric and geriatric populations
Capsugel® Coni-Snap® Sprinkle capsules are designed for easy opening and sprinkling on food, supporting patients who may have difficulty swallowing capsules.
Inhalation
Capsugel® Zephyr Inhance® capsules are designed to maximize drug delivery to the lungs, provide reliable dose reproducibility, and support enhanced inhalation therapies.
Liquid filling
The Capsugel® Licaps® portfolio is a two-piece capsule system designed for secure containment of liquids and semi-solids.
No over-ordering
Clinically relevant quantities
No avoidable delays
Capsules available from stock
No unnecessary complexity
Multiple polymers, designs, and applications
Just what you need to progress
Early-stage drug development moves quickly. CapsuleCaddy® gives you access to the right quantity of capsules without waiting for a standard production order, helping keep formulation development moving toward clinic readiness.
Expanded range. More ways to progress.
Explore the full range of CapsuleCaddy® options available from stock, including capsule types, sizes, quantities, and color choices to support diverse formulation strategies and clinical requirements.
Keep your program moving
Need the right capsules for your next clinical milestone? Talk to Capsugel experts about the quantities, polymers, and specialized applications required to support your clinical trial supply, pharmaceutical formulation, or early clinical development program.
Frequently asked questions
Capsules are available from stock in clinically relevant quantities, helping avoid delays associated with standard production orders. Standard lead time is two weeks from purchase order receipt.
CapsuleCaddy® quantities are suited to early clinical development, including Phase 1 and early Phase 2 programs, helping you access what you need without over-ordering or holding unnecessary inventory. The exact quantity per caddy depends on the capsule type and size selected. Full details are available in the brochure.
The program includes gelatin, HPMC, HPMC/HPMC-AS, and pullulan capsule options across a range of sizes and closure designs. These include Capsugel® Coni-Snap® gelatin capsules, Capsugel® Colorista® capsules, Capsugel DBcaps® over-encapsulation capsules, Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus capsules, Capsugel® Enprotect® capsules, Capsugel® Plantcaps® capsules and Capsugel® Zephyr® Inhance.
Yes. CapsuleCaddy® capsules are manufactured to GMP quality standards and supplied with a Certificate of Analysis, supporting quality continuity as your program progresses toward clinical milestones.
Alternative colors and sizes may be available on request. Your Capsugel representative can advise on options beyond the standard CapsuleCaddy® range.
CapsuleCaddy® is designed to support evolving development requirements, from standard polymer capsules to specialist solutions for enteric delivery, inhalation, liquid filling, clinical blinding, and other applications. Capsugel experts can help identify the most appropriate option as your program evolves.