Pharmaceutical Formulation Development & Consultancy

Pharmaceutical formulation development is the process of designing and optimizing the combination of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients in pharmaceutical products, such as tablets, capsules, topicals, and injectables, to create a safe, effective, and stable drug product.

At Lucideon, we offer expert pharmaceutical formulation development and consultancy services for the UK, US, and global pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets. From new product development and ingredient replacement to analytical testing, we work with pharmaceutical manufacturers to formulate and reformulate pharmaceutical products.

Major manufacturers trust us with tablet reformulation, stability testing, efficacy testing, and more. At Lucideon, we accelerate formulation and method development that deliver on product performance goals whilst ensuring that they stand up to regulatory scrutiny.

End-to-end pharmaceutical formulation support

Whether you need help developing new formulations or improving existing ones, Lucideon provides comprehensive formulation solutions to the pharmaceutical industry, including but not limited to:

Tablet reformulation services - optimizing or redesigning tablet formulations to improve stability, manufacturability, bioavailability, and overall tablet performance while maintaining required therapeutic properties

Efficacy & safety testing - validating the efficacy of new pharmaceutical formulations with in-depth performance and regulatory testing

Stability studies - conducting accelerated and long‑term stability studies to support global regulatory expectations and ensure product robustness throughout manufacturing, distribution, and storage

Method development & validation - creating and validating robust, reproducible test methods tailored to your formulation

Trusted by leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, our formulation consultants are experienced in working with oral solids, injectables, and complex formulations.

Key formulation challenges we solve

Improved product stability

Ensuring the stability of your pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle. Our formulation experts address degradation, separation, and performance loss using our in-house accelerated storage chambers and formulation expertise.

Increased API loading

Enhancing the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) concentration in your dosage forms to improve or characterize product efficacy. We help overcome solubility, compatibility, and bioavailability issues, improving clinical outcomes and patient adherence.

Raw material replacement & optimization

Replacing raw materials can be driven by regulatory changes and consumer demands. Altering the raw materials in a formulation can often cause unforeseen and unwanted results. Lucideon's team supports the introduction of alternative raw materials while maintaining or even enhancing product performance, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory and market demands.

Aesthetic improvements

We help manufacturers to improve the appearance of their products. Optical changes to pharmaceutical products can make them more appealing to consumers, giving your product an advantage against the competition. Our pharmaceutical reformulation service provides enhanced optical properties while maintaining the functional properties.

Why partner with Lucideon?

At Lucideon, our analytical capabilities and formulation expertise mean we are uniquely positioned to support pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical formulation development. Our tailored approach ensures your products meet the highest standards of quality, efficacy, and safety. Lucideon has years of experience partnering with clients developing products for approval from the MHRA, EMA, FDA, and other regulatory bodies.

Pharmaceutical Formulation Development