High-quality capsules, 

excipients and formulations

for the medicines of tomorrow

Our Capsules

We check every capsule, so you don’t have to.

  • Immediate release: Coni-Snap® Gelatin, Vcaps® Plus, Vcaps® Gen C, Plantcaps®
  • Modified release: Vcaps® Enteric, DRcaps™
  • Dry-Powder Inhalation: Zephyr™ portfolio
  • R&D - Clinical: PCcaps®, DBcaps®, Colorista®*
  • Patient-centric - End to end: Coni-Snap® Sprinkle, Press-Fit®, Licaps®

CONI-SNAP® HARD GELATIN

The reliable and outstanding performance of Coni-Snap® hard gelatin capsules has made them a product of choice for biopharmaceutical companies since their unique locking closure was introduced. Designed and engineered to perform, they are a reliable and widely used capsule.

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The reliable and outstanding performance of Coni-Snap® hard gelatin capsules has made them a product of choice for biopharmaceutical companies since their unique locking closure was introduced. Designed and engineered to perform, they are a reliable and widely used capsule.

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VCAPS® PLUS

An immediate-release HPMC¹ capsule, without gelling agents. Vcaps® Plus capsules offer excellent dissolution profile with pH-independent performance, standard or 
low-moisture content, great machinability and visual quality. 

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An immediate-release HPMC¹ capsule, without gelling agents. Vcaps® Plus capsules offer excellent dissolution profile with pH-independent performance, standard or 
low-moisture content, great machinability and visual quality. 

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ZEPHYR™ DRY-POWDER INHALATION 

Custom inner surface properties, customized moisture levels and strict microbial limits all designed to optimize inhalant end-product performance. Available in Coni-Snap® Gelatin, 
Coni-Snap® Gelatin-PEG, Vcaps® and Vcaps® Plus.

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Custom inner surface properties, customized moisture levels and strict microbial limits all designed to optimize inhalant end-product performance. Available in Coni-Snap® Gelatin, 
Coni-Snap® Gelatin-PEG, Vcaps® and Vcaps® Plus.

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We are focused on quality and compliance in everything we do, from raw material sourcing to manufacturing and follow-up service. Our ongoing commitment to Six Sigma principles helps to minimize variability, improve the quality of our processes, and lead us toward the ultimate goal of zero defects for our products.

OUR EQUIPMENT

Our dedicated Technical Support team offers

The Lonza Engine™ portfolio includes equipment for micronization, capsule filling and sealing and powder micro-dosing. It supports bioavailability enhancement, encapsulation and early-phase clinical development technologies. Our global technical support service team works with customers to increase production efficiency and improve equipment yields by tailoring services to customer needs. 

Bioavailability enhancement technologies

  • Liquid-filling and sealing equipment: CFS1200™, CFS 1500™, LEMS® 70
  • Micronization and containment equipment

Technologies for clinical development and small batches

  • Powder micro-dosing system: Xcelolab®, Xcelodose® 120S, Xcelodose® 600S
  • Hard capsule filling machine: Ultra III™

Lonza’s experienced service and support team will provide installation, validation packages and on-site training as requested. Also available are ongoing support and preventive maintenance agreements to keep your Lonza Engine™ equipment operating at optimal efficiency.

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OUR SERVICES

Security of Supply

All Capsugel® manufacturing equipment is proprietary and sourced from a centralized manufacturing technology center, ensuring global consistency. Our manufacturing capabilities allow us to immediately respond to demand surges and to invest quickly where needed to ensure security of supply for our customers. All manufacturing sites perform to the same specifications, allowing customers to depend on us to maintain daily supply and to source from our other manufacturing sites when needed

Color Lab

Our color lab experts can assist with final product color decisions thanks to a wide range of global gelatin or HPMC colors, and a palette of pre-developed ink colors for immediate use.The color lab formulates colors on request to match brand guidelines and meet region-specific regulatory requirements. Our experience in developing and manufacturing thousands of color combinations will give additional assurance that the selected colors have already been validated by the Quality team, thus enabling customers to meet aggressive product launch schedule.

Pre-Sampling Method

Thanks to the Pre-Sampling Method, Capsugel® capsules remain hygienically packed and sealed until they are filled. Our operational department takes a representative sample from the entire lot, that is shipped with the order. Sample remains unaltered, giving the customer an objective and representative view of the capsules delivered.

OUR OFFERING

SALES & MARKETING SUPPORT

Our team of commercial, business development and marketing experts have strong market expertise. Their industry experience in product development, capsule science and regulatory requirements allow you to go to market safer and faster. 
Our experienced team of Account Solutions Representatives are here to assist you in every step of the order process.

Lonza Pharma & Biotech is the leader in capsule-based solutions and services, proudly offering Capsugel® products. With an invaluable global production and supply chain foot print, we strive to provide the highest level of quality products and offer regulatory expertise to our 2,000 pharmaceutical customers worldwide.

For more than 100 years, biopharmaceutical companies have relied on the quality, consistency and functional innovations Capsugel® has delivered. Today, we produce more than 200 billion capsules for over 100 countries. 
Building on our history of innovation in polymer science and capsule engineering, Lonza Pharma & Biotech continues to launch ground-breaking capsule designs and equipment technologies that are improving drug development and delivery. Whether you are looking to formulate new products or enhance an existing line, we have the right capsule to help you bring improved products to market faster. With a diverse portfolio including HPMC, dry-powder inhalation capsules and specialized clinical capsules, we are a global leader in capsule development and manufacturing, bringing unmatched products and technical support to our worldwide customer base.

For further information about the products:
Visit: www.capsugel.com
EMEA: solutions.emea@lonza.com / +33 389 205725

AMER: solutions.emea@lonza.com / 800 845 6973
Or contact your Lonza representative