Opadry® Complete Film Coating System from Colorcon Honored with the 2025 CPHI China Market Impact Award
Shanghai, 25 June 2025 — Colorcon is proud to announce that their Opadry® Complete Film Coating System has been recognized with the prestigious Market Impact Award at CPHI China 2025. This recognition celebrates Colorcon’s continued leadership in pharmaceutical film coatings and their unwavering commitment to innovation, quality and customer trust.
Since 1961, Colorcon has consistently set the benchmark for excellence in film coating technology. The launch of Opadry in 1980 marked a turning point for the industry—introducing the world’s first complete film coating system and revolutionizing tablet coating by simplifying processes, improving batch uniformity and minimizing error.
Since then, Opadry has evolved into a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance film coatings that address a wide range of formulation and manufacturing challenges—from taste-masking and moisture protection to improved swallowability and regulatory compliance.
Opadry® Product Portfolio:
- Opadry®– Complete Film Coating System
- Opadry® QX – Quick + Flexible Film Coating System
- Opadry® EZ – Easy Swallow Coating
- Opadry® SGR – Rapid Sugar Film Coating System
- Opadry® II – High Performance Film Coating System
- Opadry® amb II – High Performance Moisture Barrier
- Opadry® TF – Titanium Dioxide-Free Film Coatings
- Opadry® Enteric – Enteric Coating System
Global Leadership Built on Trust and Technical Excellence
Opadry is the most widely adopted film coating solution globally, trusted by over 4,000 pharmaceutical companies across more than 100 countries. Its success is built on four foundational pillars:
Global Compliance: Fully aligned with major pharmacopeial standards—including CHP, USP, Ph. Eur. and JP—supporting seamless product development and regulatory approval.
Technical Expertise: A global network of 26 technical service labs provides end-to-end support—from formulation to registration.
Reliable Manufacturing: Harmonized formulations and standardized processes across 16 global sites ensure consistent, high-quality production.
Industry Recognition: A proven track record of delivering value through innovation, responsiveness and deep customer insight.
Jeff Lei, General Manager of Colorcon China, remarked: “This award is a powerful endorsement of Colorcon’s technical excellence and market impact. We remain committed to customer-centric innovation—helping our partners navigate regulatory complexity and enhance product quality. It’s especially meaningful as we celebrate 45 years since Opadry was first patented.”
Colorcon continues to lead across its four strategic business areas: film coatings, modified release systems, core excipients and controlled atmosphere packaging. With a global footprint and localized expertise, Colorcon is dedicated to delivering sustainable, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, diagnostics and animal health industries.
Press contact:
Wendy Chen (China) | wchen@colorcon.com
Katie Scharff (Global) | katie.scharff@colorcon.com
