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Contract Formulation Company Profile - Glatt Air Techniques, Inc.
Drug Discovery & Development - February 27, 2009

Glatt Air Techniques, Inc.
Glatt Air Techniques, Inc.

Headquarters
Ramsey, New Jersey

Location(s)
Ramsey, New Jersey

Years in Drug Formulation
20 Years

Spokesperson
Gary Selander

Web site 

Areas of research

Small Molecule  

Biological  

Other

 

Drug Formulation Services Offered
Analytical method development    Bioavailability enhancement

Compatibility studies of active ingredients   

Dosage form selection

Excipient compatibility   

Formulation optimization

Formulation stress testing   

in silico studies

Manufacture of clinical supplies   

Novel delivery system

Packaging compatibility assessment   

Particle size reduction

Preclinical studies   

Solubilizing water-insoluble drugs

Stability studies   

Taste masking/flavorings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Services Offered
Disease Research    Target Identification

Lead Identification   

Early Safety Tests

Lead Optimization   

Pre-clinical Studies

IND Submission   

Clinical Trials

NDA Submission   

Post-marketing Studies

ANDA Submission   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Types of Drugs

Generics  

Prescription  

OTC

 

Dosage Forms
Capsules    Implantable

Inhalation   

Injectible

Oral   

Parenteral

Peptide and Protein   

Tablets

Topical   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company's role in drug discovery and developmnet
Glatt Air Techniques is dedicated to the development of solid, oral dosage forms from pre-formulation studies through commercial scale, GMP production. Our efforts are supported by a modern facility equipped to produce feasibility batches as small as 500 grams and scale up, potentially, to commercial batches of 2 metric tons.

Company's experience and expertise in drug formulation
Glatt Air Techniques has extensive experience in the development and production of the "hard to craft", modified release dosage form. We are particularly adept at pellet development through drug layering processes in Wurster inserts, as well direct spheronization through our proprietary CPS process. We are also offering an excellent ODT technology platform. We welcome opportunities that challenge us.

Relationship with pharma companies
With Glatt Air Techniques, Inc., drug formulation and contract manufacturing opportunities may take the form of a business partnership or may operate as a more conventional, fee for service agreement. We feel that offering our services on a flexible basis allows us appeal to a wider client base.

Factors critical for drug formulation
For the generic product, nothing will trump speed, a great biostudy match and economy of production. For the new drug, a thorough comprehension of the basics is essential, i.e., solubility profiling, BCS class, morphology / polymorphism studies, potential for ionization, site of absorption, excipient compatibility study, etc.. Here, the homework is what leads to success.

Business/regulatory trends impacting drug formulation
We see a clear trend towards the development of multiple API dosage forms, an increasing emphasis on fewer dosage forms to be taken over time, and a frequent need to control the morphology of the dosage form during the production process. These issues,and the frequent desire to legally circumvent dosage form patents, are driving the need for formulation and production innovation. Additionally, we see the demand for ODT formulations as an area of considerable opportunity.

The continuing globalization of the industry is driving the demand for development and production compliance with multiple agencies at once.






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