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The ophthalmic drug market demands precise formulation, absolute sterility, and specialized delivery systems. From eye drops and gels to intravitreal injections, developing and manufacturing ophthalmic products requires specific capabilities that only experienced ophthalmic CDMO companies can offer.
Whether you´re scaling a preservative-free eye drop or developing a complex sustained-release formulation, working with a partner offering full-spectrum ophthalmic contract manufacturing services ensures safety, efficacy, and compliance — from early development through commercialization.
When evaluating ophthalmic CDMO companies, look for the following key capabilities:
Sterile manufacturing facilities with isolators or RABS
Experience with various dosage forms: eye drops, gels, ointments, inserts, and injections
Preservative-free and multi-dose systems with microbial ingress testing
Particle control and clarity testing specific to ophthalmic standards
Regulatory compliance with FDA, EMA, and other global agencies for ophthalmic formulations
Secondary packaging and labeling suited for ophthalmic formats
Ophthalmic manufacturing is highly regulated and niche — choosing a CDMO with true category expertise is essential to avoid costly setbacks.
High-quality ophthalmic contract manufacturing partners typically offer:
Formulation development for solutions, suspensions, gels, and ointments
Sterile filling in bottles, tubes, or prefilled syringes
Preservative-free system design with filter integrity testing
Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) and single-dose vial manufacturing
Intravitreal injection formulation and aseptic filling
Stability studies and ICH testing
Regulatory dossier support for ophthalmic drug submissions
Packaging, serialization, and cold chain storage
These services ensure that your ophthalmic product meets the highest quality and sterility standards.
Collaborating with specialized ophthalmic CDMO companies brings significant advantages:
Expertise in ocular delivery systems and formulation
Minimized contamination risk via advanced aseptic environments
Support for complex formulations, including viscosity modifiers and micronized APIs
Faster regulatory approval with ophthalmic-specific documentation
Flexibility in batch sizes for clinical trials, orphan indications, and large-scale production
The right CDMO ensures your product is not only safe and effective but also optimized for patient use and regulatory compliance.
Some of the leading ophthalmic CDMO companies include:
Liof Pharma: Aseptic manufacturing and lyophilization of biologics and injectable drugs. [See CDMO profile]
I+Med:Developer and manufacturer of new drug products with control realease technologies. [See CDMO profile]
Pharmaloop (a Salvat company): Fully integrated CDMO solutions for Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS), sterile multidose, ophthalmic, non-sterile multi-dose, sachets, capsules, and tablets. [See CDMO profile]
Ophtapharm (a Sentiss company): Ophtalmic and Otic - Solutions, suspensions, emulsions, ointments and gels - FDA Approved facility. [See CDMO profile]
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At MAI CDMO, we help you identify and connect with the most experienced ophthalmic CDMO companies based on your formulation type, regulatory pathway, and market goals. Whether you´re developing a novel ocular therapy or scaling a mature product, our network of ophthalmic contract manufacturing experts will ensure you meet timelines and maintain quality from batch one to global launch.
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