Choosing A Spray Drying Manufacturer: Why Flexibility And Customizability Matter

By Ana Vilão, Spray Drying Manager, Esteve Quimica

The spray drying of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is a technology widely used to enhance bioavailability for poorly soluble materials, dry heat-sensitive pharmaceuticals, and perform particle engineering. Finding the right manufacturing partner can be a complex endeavor, particularly for companies pursuing therapeutics with complex chemistries or spray drying needs.

Esteve Química has significant experience in spray drying, and its quality systems and processes have been approved by regulatory bodies around the world, including the U.S. FDA and regional agencies. Its average timeline for a spray drying application from tech transfer to completing an evaluation campaign is six months, and its experienced team can offer flexible and tailored solutions to support spray drying process requirements.