Colorcon is a global leader in the design, development, and supply of formulated film coating systems, specialty excipients and controlled atmosphere packaging for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. With over 60 years of experience and thousands of successful projects, Colorcon has earned a reputation as a supplier of choice for solid oral dosage forms.
End to End Support Across the Development Lifecycle
Colorcon’s support spans every phase of solid oral dose development—from initial formulation to final product differentiation and branding. Our expertise is built on four core pillars:
Film Coatings
We offer a wide range of high-performance coatings tailored to meet specific regulatory, functional, and aesthetic requirements. Our Opadry® film coating systems are widely recognised for their quality and versatility. We also provide customised colour matching and brand enhancement services to help products stand out in competitive markets.
Core Excipients
Our portfolio includes binders, diluents, lubricants, and drug layering substrates. Customers can benefit from access to HyperStart C2C™, a digital tool that provides starting formulations and extensive application data based for hundreds of API’s —saving time and reducing development costs.
Controlled Release
Colorcon offers a wide range of controlled release technologies tailored to different drug delivery challenges:
Barrier Membrane Coatings for moisture-sensitive drugs and taste masking.
Osmotic Systems including push-pull osmotic pumps for consistent release.
Matrix Tablets for complex release profiles and stability.
Controlled Atmosphere Packaging
Our packaging solutions protect tablets, capsules, powders, and probiotics from moisture and oxygen, extending shelf life and ensuring product integrity. Stablus ®, simulation tool predicts various packaging scenarios to determine the ideal desiccant dosage or barrier packaging, reducing the need for extensive stability testing, thereby accelerating time-to-market.
Global Reach, Local Expertise
We operate 16 manufacturing facilities and 22 technical service laboratories worldwide. This global footprint ensures consistent supply and localised support for our customers. Our technical teams provide hands-on consulting, training, and troubleshooting to optimise manufacturing efficiency and product performance.
Innovative Partnerships and Smart Solutions
Colorcon continues to invest in advanced technologies and strategic partnerships. A recent collaboration with LOTTE Fine Chemical brings together expertise in cellulose ether chemistry and high-quality manufacturing to support the development of pharmaceutical and dietary supplement formulations using the AnyCoat® Hypromellose product family.
We also offer smart medicine solutions through SoteriaRX™, which integrates on-dose taggants for supply chain authentication. This innovation enables patient-level verification and enhances brand engagement through mobile apps.
Sustainability and Ethical Commitment
Colorcon is committed to environmental sustainability and ethical business practices. We have set ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and are constructing new facilities powered by renewable energy. Our EcoVadis Silver rating reflects our dedication to sustainable procurement, employee well-being, and responsible operations.
Whether you’re developing a new pharmaceutical product or enhancing an existing formulation, Colorcon provides the tools, expertise, and support to help you succeed. From formulation design to global supply and regulatory compliance, we are your partner in delivering high-performance solid oral dose solutions.
