Last week, we hosted a webinar on CDMOs for softgel capsules that brought together an engaged audience of pharmaceutical industry professionals from around the world. The strong turnout reflects just how critical—and how complex—the topic of outsourcing softgel manufacturing has become for pharma and biotech companies navigating today's market.

Plasticizers are the unsung heroes of softgel formulations. While gelatin provides the structural backbone, plasticizers are what transform a rigid protein matrix into the flexible, robust capsules.

Last week, we hosted a technical webinar on leakers in softgel capsules that attracted hundreds of attendees from pharmaceutical companies, CDMOs, and supplement manufacturers worldwide. The strong turnout confirms that leakage remains one of the most critical quality challenges in softgel manufacturing.

To continue our Meet the Expert series, we're delighted to feature Pearl Pereira Nambiar, a seasoned pharmaceutical development expert with over two decades of specialized experience in analytical development strategy and regulatory science.

A few weeks ago, we hosted a webinar on crosslinking in soft gel capsules that drew an impressive audience of over 350 registrants from across the pharmaceutical industry. This remarkable turnout demonstrates that crosslinking remains a critical challenge worthy of attention for soft gel manufacturers and formulation scientists.

To continue our Meet the Expert series, we're delighted to feature Vitor Antraco. He is a passionate softgel formulation specialist based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement applications. Having developed more than 15 softgel products and served as an R&D head, Vitor brings valuable insights into the art and science of softgel technology.

Choosing the right dosage form is a critical decision in pharmaceutical development. For liquid single-unit preparations, selecting between softgel and liquid-filled hard capsulesrequires careful evaluation. Both options present distinct manufacturing challenges, cost implications, and performance characteristics. 

Understanding the shelf life of softgel capsules can be particularly challenging. This article breaks down the science behind expiration dates in softgel capsules.

Discover the most frequently asked questions about the intricacies of softgel capsules from the technical point of view.

Discover the most frequently asked questions from the consumer point of view about softgel capsules.

To kick off our Meet the Expert series, we’re excited to feature Dr. Samir Haddouchi, Managing Director at SOTAX Pharma Services (SPS), and a leading expert in dissolution testing of softgel capsules.

In today's pharmaceutical industry, partnerships between pharmaceutical companies and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) are crucial for the successful development and commercialization of drugs. Choosing a CDMO itself can be a game-changer.

When developing new drug products, pharmaceutical companies often choose between three main dosage forms: tablets, hard capsules, and softgel capsules. This decision is a critical juncture in the development process, as each option has its own unique characteristics and benefits.