Here is a table detailing common pharmaceutical dosage forms and their typical availability under major regulatory approval bodies.
The final approval for a specific product in any of these forms is granted by the relevant health authority (e.g., USFDA, SFDA, EMA) after reviewing the product's application dossier.
These dosage forms represent the advanced capability and technological investment of a partner. The presence of such manufacturing lines is a strong indicator of a facility's sophistication and commitment to the highest echelons of quality.
Our network strategically includes partners across this spectrum, allowing us to command the right capability—from essential solid orals to complex sterile injectables and inhalers—tailored to your product's ambition and target market.
| Dosage Form Category | Specific Dosage Forms | Typical Availability under Certified Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Oral | Tablets, Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Powders, Granules | Universally Available. Core competency for all certified facilities. |
| Liquid Oral | Syrups, Suspensions, Elixirs, Oral Solutions, Drops | Universally Available. Common across all standards, with strict controls on preservative efficacy and stability. |
| Topical | Ointments, Creams, Gels, Lotions, Pastes, Patches (Transdermal) | Universally Available. Widely manufactured, with advanced semisolid and patch technology more prevalent in EU/USFDA sites. |
| Parenteral (Sterile) | Injectables (Ampoules, Vials, Pre-filled Syringes), Infusions (IV Bags), Implants | High-Tier Availability. Requires specialized, high-compliance sterile suites. USFDA & EU-GMP sites are leaders in complex injectables and biologics. WHO-GMP & SFDA sites are fully capable for essential sterile products. |
| Respiratory | Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs), Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs), Nebulizer Solutions, Nasal Sprays | Specialized Availability. Highly complex; predominantly manufactured in advanced EU & USFDA facilities due to intricate device-drug combination regulations. |
| Ophthalmic | Eye Drops, Ointments, Gels | Widely Available. Requires aseptic processing or terminal sterilization. Common across all standards. |
| Other Specialized | Suppositories (Rectal/Vaginal), Enema, Chewable Tablets, Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs), Controlled-Release Forms | Varied Availability. Standard forms (suppositories) are universal. Advanced delivery systems (ODTs, complex CR) are more frequently seen in EU & USFDA certified facilities. |