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Roquette Strengthens Status as Leading Excipient Solutions Provider with New Coatings Platform

Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients, today launches its refreshed coatings platform for pharma and nutraceuticals. 

Bringing together two ranges – Tabshield® ready-to-use film coating systems and ReadiLYCOAT® plant-based ready-to-use coating systems – the platform represents Roquette’s widest collection of versatile and sustainable coating products to date, each designed to address the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical prescription, nutraceutical and over-the-counter (OTC) markets. The new launch complements the company’s already extensive excipients portfolio, strengthening its status as a full-service solutions provider.

Answering the call for effective coatings

Roquette joined forces with Kofitech, a specialist in film coating materials and owner of the Tabshield® brand, to devise a game-changing coatings platform, offering manufacturers in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets a comprehensive touchpoint for sustainability, speed, and superior performance through a range of ready-to-use coating premixes. 

“The global market for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical coatings is projected to reach €2.7 billion by 2027*, driven by increasing demand for innovative patient-friendly dosage forms,” comments Paul Smaltz, Head of the Pharmaceutical Solutions Business Unit at Roquette. “Our new coatings platform is designed to help drug and supplement producers seize these opportunities with effective and eco-conscious solutions that enhance user experience – whether that’s by masking bitter-tasting active ingredients, smoothing tablet surfaces for ease of swallowing, or providing surface color to help patients differentiate their medications.”

Two top brands, virtually endless options

The new coatings platform features two flagship brands at its center: the Tabshield® coating systems range and ReadiLYCOAT® plant-based premix coating solutions. With flexible, high-performance film coatings for both immediate and enteric release, Tabshield® harnesses industry standard base polymers (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose [HPMC], polyvinyl alcohol [PVA] and methacrylic acid) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) free formulations to deliver custom colors and finishes for any application.

The ReadiLYCOAT® range redefines the film coating and sugar-free sugar coating processes through its highly efficient, eco-friendly plant-based polymers.^** Relative to traditional coating methods, ReadiLYCOAT® solutions are fast, simple and streamlined, reducing processing times. Its sugar-free variations equally align with the shift towards inclusive medicine design, providing all patients with the safe and effective performance they deserve.

To learn more about the new coatings platform, or Roquette’s comprehensive range of drug delivery solutions, visit www.roquette.com.  

 Tabshield® is a registered trademark of Kofitech Co., Ltd.

ReadiLYCOAT® and Lycoat® are registered trademarks of Roquette Frères.

*Source: Kline

**Hydroxypropyl pea starch is a sustainable and versatile film-forming ingredient of vegetal origin.

About Roquette

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Founded in 1933, the company currently operates in more than 100 countries, through more than 30 manufacturing sites, has a turnover of around 5 billion euros, and employs almost 10,000 people worldwide.

Life and nature have been our sources of inspiration for decades. All our raw materials are of natural origin. From them, we enable a whole new plant-based cuisine; we offer pharmaceutical solutions that play a key role in medical treatments; and we develop innovative ingredients for food, nutrition and health markets. We truly unlock the potential of nature to improve, cure and save lives.

Thanks to a constant drive for innovation and a long-term vision, we are committed to improving the well-being of people all over the world. We put sustainable development at the heart of our concerns, while taking care of resources and territories. We are determined to create a better and healthier future for all generations.

Discover more about Roquette at this link.

About Kofitech

Kofitech is a South Korea-based company specializing in innovative film coating materials for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.  

With a strong focus on quality, performance, and sustainability, Kofitech develops advanced solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of manufacturers and consumers worldwide. 

The company’s expertise lies in delivering high-quality, versatile coating systems, including immediate-release, controlled-release, and enteric coatings. 

Kofitech's commitment to innovation and technical excellence has positioned it as a trusted partner in the industry, enabling its clients to enhance product performance, streamline manufacturing processes, and improve patient outcomes. 

Kofitech is dedicated to addressing the challenges of the modern pharmaceutical landscape, offering sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that meet global regulatory standards. 

For more information, visit Kofitech's website: https://www.kofitech.co.kr/

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