Carlyle sees return on capsule innovation
Gelatin has been used to produce two-piece drug capsules for nearly 100 years, largely thanks to its ability to dissolve easily and be manufactured to a uniform thickness. The problem is that the manufacturing technique has never been all that kosher, nor vegetarian, because the raw materials come from animals, mostly pigs and cows.
This is why Quali-V, an animal-free polymer capsule, has been one of the most important product innovations for Japanese capsule manufacturer Qualicaps. The company has become one of two major players...
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