Oral Solid Dose CDMOs

Pinnacle Life Science

India

Pinnacle Life Science is a subsidiary of the Aarti Group, founded in 2015, offering pharmaceutical manufacturing and CDMO services. Operates a state-of-the-art US FDA-approved manufacturing plant in Baddi, India. Produces 3 billion tablet units, 300 million capsule units, and 100 million oncology OSD units annually. Supplies products to 150+ partners in 90+ countries. Therapeutic focus on oncology, cardiovascular, anti-infective, and diabetic segments with 80+ finished products.

Polpharma / Polpharma API

Kazakhstan

Polpharma is the leader of the Polish pharmaceutical market and one of the leading drug manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe, with origins dating to 1935. Produces 400 million packages annually across 5 manufacturing plants and 3 R&D centers. The group includes Polpharma API (CDMO/API manufacturing), Polpharma Biologics (state-of-the-art biologic manufacturing including biosimilars and innovative molecules), and Farmaprojects (B2B hub). Has received grants for RNA-based medicines development under the STEP initiative. FDA registered for API manufacture.

Porton Pharma Solutions

China

Porton Pharma Solutions is a global CDMO headquartered in China with over 4,300 employees and operations in the US, Europe (Slovenia), and China. They offer end-to-end services across small molecules, tides (peptides/oligonucleotides), biologics and conjugates (ADCs), and advanced therapy medicinal products. Technical solutions include crystallization, bio catalysis, metal catalysis, flow chemistry, preparative chromatography, milling, and chemical engineering. FDA-registered with 4 FEI numbers for API manufacture, they have 3 FDA inspections with clean outcomes (1 NAI, 2 VAI).

Prahem Laboratories LLP

India

Prahem Laboratories LLP is an Indian pharmaceutical company and sister company of Sneha Medicare Pvt Ltd (established 1985). Based in Mumbai, they operate as a CMO/CDMO with capabilities in development, production, and marketing of specialty medicines, generic medicines, OTC products, and new therapeutic development. Listed on CPHI Online as CMO/CDMO with distributor/import-export and generics/biosimilars manufacturing capabilities. Their business verticals include APIs, finished dosage forms (including oncology and contrast media), and export to LATAM, CIS, and Southeast Asian markets.

Prasfarma

Spain

Prasfarma is a Spanish pharmaceutical company operating as a CMO and CDMO, headquartered in Cerdanyola del Valles (Barcelona) with a manufacturing plant in Manlleu (Barcelona). They are recognized as a reference in the sector for production of oncology (cytostatic) and high potency products. Their product range includes cytostatic oral forms (hard capsules, sachets, film coated and sugar coated tablets), non-cytostatic parenteral forms (vials, ampoules, prefilled syringes), and cytostatic parenteral forms (liquids, lyophilized). Services encompass development, co-development, regulatory affairs, clinical research, production, logistics, and marketing agreements. ISO 14001:2015 certified.

Prime Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.

India

Prime Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. (also known as PRIME PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD) is an Indian R&D-driven CMO and CDMO with significant manufacturing capabilities. IMPORTANT NOTE: The website at primepharmaceuticals.in appears to be a different entity -- an ayurvedic/herbal product brand based in Hissar, India. The actual PRIME PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD. on PharmaSource is a contract manufacturer with FDA-registered facilities (3 FEI numbers), 7 FDA inspections (1 NAI, 6 VAI), 4 Class I recalls, clinical trials in cardiovascular/oncology/ophthalmology, and 3 FDA-approved products (cream, spray, tablet via oral and topical routes). They are listed on CPHI for biosimilars, injectables, and contract manufacturing, and appear at CPHI Frankfurt.

Rivopharm SA

Switzerland

Rivopharm SA is a Swiss-based pharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacture, and marketing of generic pharmaceutical products at a global level. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Manno (Lugano), the company offers a portfolio of over 100 molecules with more than 2,000 SKUs across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Rivopharm operates internationally through subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, and the Baltics, and has 87 FDF dossiers and 4 FDA registrations.

Sava Healthcare Ltd

India

SAVA Healthcare Ltd is an Indian pharmaceutical company established in 2003, headquartered in Pune with a WHO-GMP and PIC/s approved manufacturing facility in Surendranagar, Gujarat. The company offers CDMO/CRAMS services and is a leading manufacturer of nasal drug delivery platforms, producing nasal sprays and drops, dry powder inhalers, oral solid doses, and topical preparations.

Senores Group

India

Senores Group (Senores Pharmaceuticals Limited) is an India-based CDMO specializing in complex generic oral solid dosage forms and API manufacturing. The company operates 5 manufacturing facilities including 2 USFDA-approved formulation plants (Atlanta, USA and Gujarat, India) and 2 API/intermediates plants. Senores serves 300+ customers in 49 countries, with particular strength in controlled substances (C2-C5), extended-release, and orally disintegrating tablet formulations.

Servier (Servier CDMO)

France

Servier CDMO is the contract manufacturing arm within the global pharmaceutical company Servier, bringing 60 years of expertise in drug product manufacturing and packaging. With 9 manufacturing sites and 16 locations globally, Servier CMO offers services from development through commercial-scale production of tablets, capsules, and powders, distributing over 450 million boxes annually across 150 countries.

Sever Pharma Solutions

France

Sever Pharma Solutions is a specialized CDMO focused on high-potent and cytotoxic drug products (up to OEB6), polymer-based controlled-release delivery systems (implants, vaginal rings), hot melt extrusion for bioavailability enhancement, and prefilled syringe/autoinjector aseptic fill-finish. With sites in Malmö (Sweden) and Putnam (Connecticut, USA), they offer end-to-end services from formulation development through commercial manufacturing.

Standard Chem. & Pharm. Co. Ltd

Taiwan

Standard Chem. & Pharm. Co., Ltd. (SCP), established in 1967 in Taiwan, is a renowned global pharmaceutical manufacturer and CDMO with a strong international presence. Their investor materials and pharma alliance documents explicitly describe them as offering CMO/CDMO services. They have manufacturing plants in Tainan (Plant 1 and Plant 2) and operations in Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Samoa, China (Taizhou/Jiangsu and Shanghai). The company has collaborated with major Japanese pharmaceutical companies and offers drug development and innovative drug delivery systems. They are a publicly listed company on the Taiwan stock exchange (Stock Symbol: 1720).

Theon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

India

Indian pharmaceutical contract manufacturer (third-party manufacturer) based in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. WHO-GMP and ISO 9001:2008 certified. Specializes in manufacturing tablets, capsules, dry syrups, and injectables. Ranked among top 10 leading injectable companies. Launched new state-of-the-art injectable and ophthalmic formulations facility in October 2024 for regulated markets. Has multiple production sections: General, Beta Lactam, Cephalosporins, Dry Powder Injectable. Exports to Africa, South East Asia, CIS, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Has 12 FDA-approved products including injectables and oral tablets.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

China

One of the world's largest pharmaceutical CDMOs through its Patheon pharma services division. Provides end-to-end pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services for both small molecules and biologics, from API manufacturing through drug product, sterile fill/finish, packaging, and commercial supply. Operates 31+ FDA-registered facilities globally. 158 FDA inspections on record (52 NAI, 104 VAI, 2 OAI). Also provides cell therapy manufacturing solutions (CTS Rotea cell processing system), laboratory informatics, bioprocessing equipment, and reagents. 4 FDA-approved drug products. Revenue >$40B (full company).

Tiefenbacher Group

Cyprus

Purpose-driven, family-owned healthcare company pioneering healthcare since 1963, headquartered in Cyprus. Delivers best-in-class solutions across the entire pharmaceutical value chain from API distribution through development, manufacturing, and registration of affordable medicines. 900+ employees, 400+ customers, 180+ finished dosage form products, serving patients in 80+ countries. Production capacity up to 3 billion units per year. Manufacturing sites in Cyprus (large-scale oral solid dose, SPC waiver site) and Hyderabad, India (specialized high-potent manufacturing block for oncology, FDA-inspected). Includes Tiefenbacher Laboratories (TBD Pharmatech) as API CDMO division. Offers ICH stability studies, technology transfer, analytical laboratory services, and EU batch testing/release.

Tiofarma

Netherlands

Tiofarma is a Dutch CDMO specializing in complex semi-solid formulations (creams and ointments) and emergency nasal sprays, offering services from pre-formulation through commercial supply. The company operates an EU-GMP and FDA-licensed manufacturing facility in Oud-Beijerland, Netherlands, with in-house R&D and analytical laboratories.

T.Man Pharma Company Limited

Thailand

T.Man Pharma Company Limited is a Thai public company established in 1991, specializing in the production and distribution of modern drugs, herbal medicines, food supplements, cosmetics, and health products. With 500-999 employees, the company operates GMP PIC/s certified manufacturing facilities and serves both domestic and international markets. Listed as a CMO/CDMO on CPHI and registered with FDA Thailand.

Towa International

Spain

Towa International is the international hub of Japanese generics company Towa Pharmaceutical, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The company researches, develops, manufactures, and distributes generic and value-added medicines worldwide, with direct presence in the US (via Breckenridge Pharmaceutical), Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal), and 40+ countries. Towa International also operates a CMO/CDMO line, offering production capabilities to partners. It recently added a new high-containment area for potent APIs.

Tulip Lab Pvt Ltd

India

Tulip Lab Pvt Ltd is an Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing company headquartered in Mumbai. ISO 22000 certified and PIC/S certified, they manufacture allopathic and herbal products including tablets, capsules, liquids, and topicals. Their product range covers essential care, lifestyle diseases, cardiology, women's well-being, and metabolic disorders. They offer formulation development, private label, and contract manufacturing services with GMP-compliant facilities.

UI Pharmaceuticals

United States

UI Pharmaceuticals (UIP) is the largest and most experienced university-affiliated FDA-registered pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the United States, operated by the University of Iowa. They offer comprehensive drug product CDMO services from formulation development through commercialization. In 2023, they launched a new 16,000 sq ft sterile processing facility with fill lines. They serve pharmaceutical, biotech, pediatrics, oncology, and research organizations worldwide.

Ultratech India Limited

India

Ultratech India Limited is an integrated Indian pharmaceutical company established in 1992, manufacturing pharmaceutical finished dosage forms, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, and drug intermediates. They specialize in pulmonary drug delivery systems (DPI and pMDI inhalation products) and offer Custom Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS) including custom synthesis, process development, private labeling, and contract manufacturing. Extensive API portfolio covers cardiovascular, antifungal, antihistamine, anti-asthmatics, antiviral, erectile dysfunction, and other therapeutic segments. WHO GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 certified.

UNI-PHARMA S.A.

Greece

UNI-PHARMA S.A. is a major Greek pharmaceutical company (part of the Tsetis Group) with over 60 years of operations. It researches, develops, produces, and distributes pharmaceutical products, food supplements, and medical devices. It holds the first place in sales (units) among purely Greek companies in the Greek pharmaceutical market. The company offers contract manufacturing services (listed as CMO/CDMO on PharmaSource) while also marketing its own extensive portfolio of generic medicines across multiple therapeutic categories. Their product range includes a very wide array of small-molecule generics.

Unison Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

India

Unison Pharmaceuticals Private Limited is an Indian pharmaceutical company established in 1981, recognized as a Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) providing quality and affordable medicines. They handle testing, production, and full packaging. The company website has minimal content but search results confirm they are a CMO supplying pharmaceutical formulations including tablets.

Upperton Pharma Solutions

United Kingdom

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a UK-based CDMO with an award-winning 60,000 sq ft development and manufacturing facility (Trent Gateway) in Nottingham. They provide integrated services from pre-clinical through late-phase manufacture for oral solids, nasal, pulmonary, and parenteral dosage forms. They recently built a new 7 million GBP sterile fill/finish manufacturing facility with MHRA submission. Services include formulation development, clinical supply manufacturing (Phase I-III), process scale-up and optimization, quality control, and analytical development and validation.

Xi'an Wanlong Pharmaceutical

China

Xi'an Wanlong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive modern pharmaceutical enterprise founded in 1995, primarily producing formulations, APIs, and intermediates with GMP and DMF compliance. The Yangling facility spans 200,000 sq.m. with 18 production lines for injections, tablets, capsules, powder, and raw materials.

XL LABORATORIES PVT LTD

India

XL Laboratories Pvt Ltd is an EU GMP, PIC/s, TGA, and WHO GMP approved pharmaceutical formulations and nutraceuticals research and manufacturing company established in 2001. It holds Star Export House status from the Indian Ministry of Commerce for outstanding international market performance, with presence in 40+ countries.

YooYoung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

South Korea

YooYoung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a South Korean pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1981. The company operates a KGMP-certified factory in Jincheon with capabilities for oral solid dosage (800 million tablets/year), ampoule injectables (25 million/year), and prefilled syringe injectables (15 million syringes/year after 2021 expansion). Offers CMO/contract manufacturing services and exports to Japan, Asia, Europe, and South America.

Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

China

Zhejiang Ausun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., established in 2010 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (2017), is a Chinese pharmaceutical company based in the Taizhou Bay Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province. The company specializes in R&D, production, and sale of formulations (capsules, tablets) and active pharmaceutical ingredients. They are FDA-registered (FEI 3009065969) with 3 FDA inspections (1 NAI, 2 VAI, 0 OAI), have 2 FDA-approved products (capsule and tablet, oral route), hold US DMF filings, and have participated in 1 clinical trial (Infectious Disease). They employ 1,000-4,999 people. Their website was blocked (403 WAF), so details come primarily from search results and FDA regulatory data.

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd

India

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (formerly Cadila Healthcare) is a major Indian pharmaceutical company headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, ranked 4th in the Indian pharma industry with 29,000+ employees globally. In June 2025, Zydus entered the global biologics CDMO business by acquiring Agenus Inc.'s U.S. manufacturing facilities in Emeryville and Berkeley, California for $75M upfront (plus $50M milestones), now operating as independent subsidiary Zylidac Bio LLC. These facilities provide end-to-end biologics development and manufacturing from pre-clinical to commercial stages, including monoclonal antibody manufacturing for Phase-3 immuno-oncology products (Botensilimab and Balstilimab). Zydus has 15 FDA-registered facilities, 156 FDA-approved products across capsules, tablets, creams, gels, injectables (including liposomal), ointments, suppositories, and transdermal patches. They have 58 FDA inspections (25 NAI, 28 VAI, 5 OAI) and 51 recalls (2 Class I, 40 Class II, 9 Class III). Manufacturing sites span Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim (India), plus US (Vermont, Pennsylvania, Missouri) and Brazil. Their CDMO services are specifically the biologics arm through Zylidac Bio -- the broader Zydus business is primarily own-brand generic pharmaceuticals.

Adare Pharma Solutions

Italy

Adare Pharma Solutions is a global technology-driven CDMO providing end-to-end integrated services from product development through commercial manufacturing, focused on oral dosage forms. They specialize in taste masking, controlled release, solubility enhancement, and patient-centric dosing solutions. They have developed and manufactured more than 65 products sold in over 100 countries globally.

Adragos Pharma

Germany

Adragos Pharma is a globally operating CDMO headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializing in small molecule finished dosage forms. They operate six manufacturing sites across Europe and Japan: Athens (Greece, HPAPI capabilities), Halden (Norway, BFS sterile production), Jura (Switzerland, small-batch clinical/commercial), Kawagoe (Japan, ampoules and tablets), Livron (France, sterile liquids and suppositories), and Leipzig (Germany, semi-solid and non-sterile liquids).

Alcami

United States

Alcami is a US-based CDMO with 45+ years of experience providing integrated drug product manufacturing, laboratory services, and cGMP pharmaceutical storage. The company specializes in sterile fill-finish manufacturing (liquid and lyophilized injectables, prefilled syringes) and oral solid dose, with DEA licensing for controlled substances and EU/Annex 1 compliance.

Altasciences

Canada

Altasciences is a North American CRO/CDMO offering integrated early-phase drug development services. The company provides preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology (Phase I-II), bioanalysis, and manufacturing/analytical services including formulation development, drug product manufacturing (tablets, capsules, suspensions, creams, terminally sterilized injectables), and ICH stability testing, with DEA licensing for Schedule I-V substances.

Ameripharma Labs

United States

Ameripharma Labs is a US-based contract pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in solid dose manufacturing and packaging for OTC, Rx, and dietary supplement products. The company operates FDA-registered facilities with capabilities in granulation, blending, tablet compression, coating, and both blister and bottle packaging with serialization.

Anwita Drugs & Chemicals Pvt Ltd

India

Anwita Drugs is an Indian research-focused pharmaceutical company specializing in oral solid dosage forms (OSD), effervescent formulations, tablets, capsules, sachets, and nutraceutical supplements. They offer contract manufacturing (CRAMS) services, API & intermediate production, and finished dosage form manufacturing from their facility in Hyderabad.

Apace Packaging LLC

United States

Apace Packaging is a U.S.-based FDA-registered contract pharmaceutical packaging and manufacturing company. They specialize in pharmaceutical packaging (blistering, bottling, tube filling, sachet packaging, clinical trial packaging) and also perform liquid and semi-solid manufacturing (blending, tube filling). They are DEA-licensed for Schedule II-V controlled substances.

Apeloa Pharmaceutical

China

Apeloa Pharmaceutical is a major Chinese CDMO and API manufacturer, publicly traded as part of the Hengdian Group, with over 7,000 employees. They are China's #2 API exporter and a top-5 Chinese CDMO. Their services span API & intermediates, CDMO, finished dosage forms, and aesthetic/care ingredients, with seven API sites and two drug product sites. They have passed 20+ US FDA inspections.

Aphena Pharma Solutions

United States

Aphena Pharma Solutions is a U.S.-based contract pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging company operating from two FDA-registered locations. They specialize in liquid dose manufacturing, oral solid dose packaging, blister packaging, bottling, tube filling, injectable assembly, and clinical packaging. They are DEA-licensed for Schedule II-V controlled substances and ISO 13485 certified for medical devices.

Argenta (Animal Health CRO/CDMO)

Germany

Argenta is the world's only global animal health contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO). They provide end-to-end support for veterinary medicinal products including immunologicals/vaccines, biological non-immunologicals, pharmaceuticals, and novel therapies. They offer contract manufacturing for both sterile and non-sterile animal health products, with FDA-registered facilities across multiple sites globally. Note: they serve the animal health market, not human pharmaceuticals.

Artesan Pharma

Germany

Artesan Pharma is a German full-service CDMO based in Luechow, specializing in pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing with 501-1,000 employees. They provide services spanning formulation development to commercial manufacturing across multiple dosage forms including oral solid doses (tablets, capsules, pellets), sterile prefilled syringes with innovative production processes, and liquids. They also offer serialization, final packaging (blister), and terminal steam sterilization capabilities.

Aspire Pharmaceuticals (Aspire LLC)

United States

Aspire Pharmaceuticals (Aspire LLC) is a contract manufacturer specializing in softgel encapsulation and oral solid dosage forms. They offer proprietary technologies including GummiCore (gummy-centered softgels), Vecell Liposomes (liposomal delivery), and softgel manufacturing using tapioca, carrageenan, and gelatin. They also have FDA-approved inhaled and ophthalmic products in their portfolio.

Astrea Pharma

France

Astrea Pharma is a CDMO founded with the purpose of building a customer-focused manufacturing network covering development to commercial supply. They acquired the Fontaine-les-Dijon solid dose manufacturing site from Recipharm and offer oral solid dose and aseptic manufacturing capabilities from development through commercial supply, with a focus on efficiency and value in the pharma supply chain.

AustinPx

United States

AustinPx is a client-centric CDMO based in Georgetown, Texas, specializing in oral solid dosage formulation development and GMP manufacturing for preclinical through Phase II clinical supplies. They are the inventors of KinetiSol technology, a next-generation solvent-free amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) technology for poorly soluble APIs that offers a smaller ecological footprint and broader formulation design space compared to traditional methods like hot melt extrusion and spray drying. AustinPx provides technology-nonbiased, data-driven formulation strategies, with KinetiSol as a proprietary differentiation tool. They received the CPHI Accelerating Innovation Award and CPHI Pharma Award for Excellence in Drug Delivery Technologies in 2024.

Avara Pharmaceutical Services

United States

Avara Pharmaceutical Services is an international contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, specializing in commercial-scale drug product manufacturing. Their core capabilities include oral solid dose (including potent compounds and targeted release formulations) with capacity of 1.5 billion doses per year, liquid and lyophilized sterile injectable fill-finish with terminal sterilization and high containment, and integrated packaging with serialization, automated inspection, and specialty packaging. Avara operates former branded pharmaceutical facilities in the US (Norman, Oklahoma and Arecibo, Puerto Rico) and Italy (Liscate), serving 40+ countries. Facilities hold approvals from FDA, DEA, ANVISA, MPA (Sweden), and other international agencies.

Basic Pharma

Netherlands

Basic Pharma is a full-service CDMO based in the Netherlands specializing in regulated pharmaceutical product development, manufacturing, and commercialization. They offer GMP-compliant manufacturing of medicinal products and formulations, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and analytical testing from lab scale to early clinical phase and beyond. Their state-of-the-art facility includes GMP-compliant clean rooms.

BDD Pharma

United Kingdom

BDD Pharma is a UK-based combined CDMO and CRO specializing in lean early-stage drug development. With over 25 years of experience, they provide formulation development, GMP manufacturing, and clinical testing under one roof. Their new GMP manufacturing facility in Glasgow has been approved by MHRA for investigational medicinal products (IMP) and placebo manufacturing.

Benta Lyon SAS

France

Benta Lyon SAS is a French pharmaceutical company and CDMO established nearly 50 years ago in Saint-Genis-Laval near Lyon. They specialize in the development and manufacturing of generic pharmaceutical products with GMP/BPF-certified production facilities. Their site covers 16 hectares and focuses on dry, paste, and non-sterile liquid dosage forms, with plans to add sterile injectable capabilities. Their sister company Strategie Sante provides regulatory affairs, product development, and market access support.

Biofarma S.p.A. (Biofarma Group)

Italy

Biofarma Group is an Italian CDMO partner specializing in the third-party development and manufacturing of dietary supplements (integratori alimentari), nutraceuticals, probiotics, medical devices, and cosmetics. The company provides contract manufacturing, R&D, formulation development, and packaging services. FDA-registered. This is primarily a health and beauty care CDMO, not a pharmaceutical drug manufacturer; their focus is on supplements, probiotics, and cosmetics rather than prescription drugs or biologics.