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When It Counts, Count On Us.

For over 45 years, we’ve led the film coating industry with unmatched innovation, speed, and expertise — creating smarter, more reliable film coating solutions for leading pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands around the world.
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Changing the Game Takes a Game Changer

As the original innovator in film coatings, we continue to define the standard for quality and performance in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. See why we continue to lead the industry.

Trusted To Deliver, Proven To Lead

When you need the best, work with the partner that’s always first. With unmatched expertise, reliable global supply, and the speed to reach markets faster, we lead the film coatings industry for a reason.

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Unmatched Technical Expertise & Support

As the trusted leader in film coatings with proven quality, reliability, and regulatory expertise, we deliver the knowledge and technical guidance global brands rely on.

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Business Continuity Planning

Global manufacturing and supply security ensure consistent quality from every one of our locations, giving customers confidence at every step.

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Speed-to-Market

With global reach and local expertise, we help customers move faster. Early involvement, deep technical support, and strong partnerships ensure optimized launches and long-term success.

Featured Products

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Opadry® II High Performance Film Coating System-1
Opadry® II High-Performance Film Coating System
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Opadry® QX Quick+FleXible Film Coating System
Opadry® QX Quick+FleXible Film Coating System
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Opadry® EZ Easy Swallow Coating
Opadry® EZ Easy-Swallow Coating
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Opadry Coating Systems
Opadry® Coating Systems
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Opadry® amb II High Performance
Opadry® AMB II High-Performance Moisture Barrier Film Coating
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Opadry® Enteric, Coating System
Opadry® Enteric Coating System
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Opadry®, Complete Film Coating System-1
Opadry® Complete Film Coating
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The Industry Benchmark

A transformative moment in pharmaceutical manufacturing: the launch of Opadry®, the first complete film coating system for solid oral dosage forms. It set a new standard for reliability, consistency, and simplicity worldwide.

Innovation, Year After Year

Opadry Invented

Opadry Invented

The first fully formulated film coating was launched by Colorcon in 1980.

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Opadry AMB

Opadry AMB

The first PVA moisture barrier coating was developed to overcome the challenge of coating moisture-sensitive APIs.

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Opadry II

Opadry II

In 1995, Opadry II was created, making a faster, more efficient, glossier coating than the original HPMC-based Opadry.

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Opadry AMB II

Opadry AMB II

Formulated to provide greater protection for moisture-sensitive APIs and more efficient than the original moisture barrier coating.

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Opadry QX

Opadry QX

Our most efficient coating. Opadry QX works on a wide range of equipment, making it simpler to transfer products from one site to another.

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Opadry EZ

Opadry EZ

Developed to help overcome swallowing challenges. Helpful for larger tablet sizes, older populations, or the consumer health industry where competition is fierce.

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Opadry SGR

Opadry SGR

Invented to replace older sugar-coating technologies, cutting the processing time by hours.

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"Our extensive network of tablet design, technical, and regulatory experts gives our pharmaceutical and nutraceutical clients the competitive edge to drive growth and accelerate speed to market in a competitive environment."

— Kelly Boyer, Vice President of Film Coatings and Strategic Business Development