Compare CDMOs with neurology and CNS drug manufacturing experience for small molecules, biologics, and gene therapies targeting neurological conditions. Filter by modality, containment, and scale.
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Neurology manufacturing spans a wide range of modalities: small molecule CNS drugs (antiepileptics, antidepressants, dopamine modulators), biologics (anti-amyloid antibodies for Alzheimer's, anti-CGRP for migraine), gene therapies (AAV vectors for spinal muscular atrophy, Parkinson's), and advanced delivery systems (intrathecal pumps, nasal sprays for CNS penetration).
Controlled substances are common in this space. Many neurological drugs -- benzodiazepines, opioid-based pain medications, stimulants for ADHD -- fall under DEA scheduling. CDMOs handling Schedule II-V compounds need DEA registration, vault storage, meticulous chain-of-custody documentation, and annual quota management. Not all CDMOs have this licensure.
Blood-brain barrier penetration drives formulation innovation. For drugs that struggle to cross the BBB, CDMOs with experience in nanoparticle formulations, lipid-based delivery systems, intranasal devices, or intrathecal formulations provide a competitive advantage. Gene therapy vectors for neurological targets (AAV9 for spinal cord, AAV-PHP.eB for brain) require specialized viral vector manufacturing capabilities.
United States
UPM Pharmaceuticals is a U.S.-based CDMO specializing in late-stage commercial manufacturing of semi-solid and oral solid dose products. Operating from a 475,000 sq ft cGMP FDA-registered facility in Bristol, Tennessee, UPM is a family-owned company with 30+ years of experience. They handle DEA-controlled substances and provide services from technology transfer and scale-up through commercial manufacturing. Capabilities include formulation development, analytical development, coated tablet manufacturing, pharmaceutical serialization, aggregation, and full packaging and warehousing.
Italy
AbbVie Contract Manufacturing is an embedded CMO within AbbVie, providing third-party contract manufacturing services for over 40 years across 12 locations in the US and Europe. They offer services spanning antibody drug conjugates, aseptic fill/finish, biologics (mAbs and derivatives), custom API, eye care, hot melt extrusion, HPAPI, and oral solid dose manufacturing.
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